A/N: Happy International Women's Day! In particular, there are three women I want to thank: First of all, my mom, for not only being there for me when I needed it the most, but also for helping me to be the best man I could be. Second, to KagamiPINKAgreste, who in a span of almost two years has not only become my favorite girlfriend ever, but also one of my favorite people of all time. Third, to my platonic soulmate Starlight "Vixen" Emiko, who - even though I haven't known her as long as my mom, KagamiPINKAgreste or my other women friends, has proven herself to be a valuable companion. That aside, enjoy this Miraculous Ladybug-themed chapter! Wow, has it been 100 chapters already? I never thought I'd get this far, but hey, anything's possible!


It was just business as usual at lunchtime…well, about as "business as usual" as it could get at UA. As they always did, Deku and Todoroki sat with each other.

"So Shoko, have you thought of what you want to do after school today?"

Todoroki swallowed some of her zaru soba. "Not really. I'm good with whatever. Besides, as long as I get to spend it with you, I'll be happy." She smiled.

Deku smiled, too. "Well, I'm glad you're happy! Really, it seems like ever since you revealed that you were really a girl, you've become that much more optimistic."

Todoroki wrapped an arm around Deku. "I do have you to thank for that."

"Awww!"

Just then, Deku's happiness was disrupted when he saw Monoma approaching Kacchan, and Todoroki took notice of his shift in attitude:

"What's wrong, Deku?"

"Don't look now, but I think Kacchan's about to get angry…"

"Welly well, if it isn't Katsuki Bakugo, Class 1-A's golden boy!" said Monoma.

"WHAT THE CRAP DO YA WANT, COPYCAT!?"

Monoma frowned. "Excuse me, but I'll have you know that my name is Phantom Thief, you explosive pomeranian!"

"NO ONE CARES! YOU'RE JUST ONE OF THOSE BILLIONS OF SIDE CHARACTERS WHO HAS NO REAL MEANING IN THE STORY!"

Monoma's smile returned, and he gestured to himself with his hand. "A side character I may be, but at least I have my moments where I upstage the lead!"

"UPSTAGE THIS!" Kacchan flipped off Monoma.

Ashido put a hand on Kacchan's shoulder. "Bakugo, I can understand if you don't like Class 1-B, but please stop yelling! You're making yourself look bad!"
Kacchan stared into Ashido's so-called "raccoon eyes", ready to yell something else, but then it occurred to him:

"You're right." He turned to Monoma and smiled. "I mean, I'm the one with the hot pink girl. What do you have?"

Some other students heard Kacchan's remark and began laughing at Monoma much to his chagrin:

"All right, I see how it is!" Monoma thrust his index finger at Kacchan. "Just you wait, Bakugo! One of these days, you'll be sorry you toyed with me!"

Kacchan smirked. "Likely story. Go cry in your piss-soaked baby corner!"

Monoma stomped off, clenching his fists.


Meanwhile, elsewhere in Musutafu, a circular window opened in the lair of the mysterious villain Hawk Moth, who was trying his best to rule the world.

"A supporting character denied his spot in the limelight by one of the lead players. What a perfect opportunity to let one of my akumas loose!"

Hawk Moth took a magical white butterfly and turned it into an akuma, letting it fly out the window.

"Fly away, my little akuma, and turn this bit part into a starring role!"

The akuma flew out the window, heading for UA High.


Back at UA, still steamed, Monoma grabbed a can of Red Bull from a vending machine, and after drinking it, he threw the can in the recycling, not aware of the oncoming akuma, which nestled itself into his wristwatch.

"Quirkmeister, I am Hawk Moth. I'm giving you the power to manifest any Quirk you desire. There is, however, one thing I ask of you in return: bring me Ladybug and Cat Noir's Miraculouses!"

Monoma put on an evil smile. "Yes, Master!"

And with that, Monoma was evilized into the villain Quirkmeister, whose costume somewhat resembled Kacchan's, but with inverted colors.


In the cafeteria, things were still going normally, and Deku and Todoroki were preparing to dispose of their trash when Quirkmeister appeared, shooting explosive shots from his hands and causing a mass panic in the cafeteria.

"Shoko, see if you can hold him off!" said Deku. "I'll go and get some help!"

"Right!"

Deku disappeared around a corner, being sure he wasn't seen.

"Looks like Hawk Moth's up to his no-good tricks again. Tikki, spots on!"

With the power of Tikki, the Kwami of Creation, Deku transformed into the superhero Ladybug.


Elsewhere, Todoroki had made a quick escape herself:

"This is no time for a career change! Plagg, claws out!"

Using the power of Plagg, the Kwami of Destruction, Todoroki also turned into a superhero, Cat Noir.


Back in the cafeteria, various students were trying to hold off Quirkmeister, but no matter what they did, it seemed like he had the upper hand, and he was only too happy to gloat about it:

"Do you students think you can really beat me? I am the most powerful man in the world!"

"YEAH, WE'LL SEE ABOUT THAT!"

Kacchan attempted to fire some explosive blasts at Quirkmeister, but the Quirk villain not only riposted with his own, but they were even more powerful than Kacchan's, knocking him off his feet.

"WHAT THE CRAP!? HOW THE CRAP ARE YA MORE POWERFUL THAN ME!?"

"Did you miss the part where I said I was the most powerful?" said Quirkmeister.

"WHY YOU…!"

"Bakugo, step aside!" said Ladybug. "We'll take it from here!"

"WHAT THE CRAP, DEKU!? THAT'S THE STUPIDEST COSTUME I'VE EVER SEEN YOU WEARING!"

Ladybug scratched his head. "Um…who's Deku?"

"COME ON! IT'S OBVIOUS YOU'RE JUST DEKU WEARING A STUPID OUTFIT AND MASK! YOU'RE NOT FOOLIN' ANYBODY!"

"Well, I'd love to stay and watch this argument, but now it's time for you to DIE!"

Quirkmeister attempted to launch a really powerful explosive beam, but Cat Noir blocked it with her baton.

"Not so ameowzing now, are you?" said Cat Noir.

Quirkmeister growled. "You'll pay for that!"

Quirkmeister attempted to fire some ice at Cat Noir, but she responded with fire. However, the ice seemed to be overpowering her fire.

"I…I don't know how much longer I can hold this!"

Quirkmeister appeared to have the upper hand…that is, until Ladybug tripped him up with his yo-yo.

"Thanks, m'boy!" said Cat Noir. "I thought I was gonna become a Catsicle!"

"No time for puns now! We have to figure out where his akuma is!"

And so, Ladybug and Cat Noir engaged in a real dance of death with Quirkmeister, trying their hardest to stop him. However, between his ability to manifest any Quirk he wanted, not to mention the fact that his Quirks were more powerful than what the original wielders could manage, the Lucky Duo were having a hell of a time trying to stop him. Bakugo kept stubbornly trying to stop him too, but again, his attacks were about as effective as using a fly swatter to destroy a tank.

"This isn't working!" said Ladybug. "We need an ace up our sleeves! Lucky Charm!"

Ladybug used his Lucky Charm ability, which could conjure any object he would need for a given situation. This time, it gave him…

"A giant bottle of massage oil? What am I supposed to do with this?"

Cat Noir smirked. "I'm not feeling THAT tense, m'boy, but if you wanna rub your hands all over me, go ahead!"

"Enough jokes!"

Ladybug took a look around, and he deduced that he could use the bottle of lube to cause Quirkmeister to slip up.

"Cat Noir, the akuma must be in his watch! See if you can distract him; I've got an idea!"

"Right!"

Cat Noir ran out of the hiding spot and started ice-surfing.

"Hey, I'm over here, has-been! Can't de-claw me!"

Quirkmeister conjured Jiro's Earphone Jack Quirk and shot a powerful soundwave at Cat Noir, throwing her off-balance.

"Damn! Even I don't listen to heavy metal that loud!"

However, Cat Noir's distraction proved to be enough, for Ladybug took the bottle of oil, unscrewed the cap and threw it at Quirkmeister. Hearing the bottle "clunk" on the ground, the Quirked-up villain turned and attempted to charge at Ladybug, but he slipped and fell, thus allowing Cat Noir to close in.

"Cataclysm!"

Using her Cataclysm power, Cat Noir broke open Quirkmeister's wristwatch, thus revealing the akuma.

"No more evildoing for you, little akuma!" Ladybug swung his yo-yo around. "Time to de-evilize!"

He caught the akuma with his yo-yo. "Gotcha!"

He proceeded to release the purified butterfly. "Bye bye, little butterfly!"

Finally, he grabbed the bottle of massage oil and threw it up in the air.

"MIRACULOUS LADYBUG!"

With that, the bottle of oil turned into a swarm of ladybugs that undid all the damage that Quirkmeister had caused, and Quirkmeister had changed back into Monoma.

"Pound it!" Ladybug and Cat Noir gave each other a fist bump.


As for Hawk Moth, he lamented his latest failure:

"Ladybug, Cat Noir, you two may have the starring roles, but one day, I'll give you a lead role in a cage!"


Back at UA, Monoma expressed his gratitude to Ladybug and Cat Noir:

"Thank you very much! Sorry for all the trouble I caused…heh heh." Monoma rubbed the back of his head.

"It's no problem!" Ladybug gave a thumbs up. "We're always here to help! Bug out!"

With that, Ladybug and Cat Noir went their separate ways before they transformed back into Deku and Todoroki.


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