The next morning, Alice awakes to the sound of the tv downstairs, quickly jumping up; her eyes are wide in horror. Reaching for her nightstand drawer, she pulls out her taser, and slowly gets out of the bed. Creeping downstairs, she readies herself, "Who are you?!" She shouts, jumping out and instantly deflates at the sight of her floating Kwami. Fein slowly turns towards her holder, spicy candy filed inside her mouth as the tv plays in the background. "Morning, Alice! What's with the taser?" She cocks her head, "I...I thought...nevermind, what are you watching?" Alice asks, placing the taser on the counter; making her way over to the couch. "The news, they're talking about you." Alice jumps over the couch, a yawn escaping her lips as she takes in the time. "I see, I've got about an hour and a half before I have to get to school, so I'll watch a little with you."
"Paris is awe at the sight of our very own Villian and now we have our own superheroes! Ladybug, Cat Noir and Phoenix!" Alice raises a brow at the woman's words, then the screen changes to the Mayor of Paris. "I am pleased to announce that we will be organizing a huge celebration in honor of our cities new protectors!" Alice lets out a small sigh, before making her way back upstairs to change for school. It doesn't take long, before she's back downstairs; quickly grabbing herself something to eat. "Just as Paris is about the celebrate the appearance of our three new superheroes, a new wave of panic is spreading across the capital as dozens of people are waking up to the sight of many stone monsters all around Paris." Alice chokes slightly on her toast as Fein turns to face her with worried eyes. "These victims are frozen like statues, police are asking what will happen to them. Will they come to life? Or are they frozen in time forever?" Alice sighs, causing Fein to float over. "Are you okay?" Alice nods, grabbing her bag and keys; she pauses to give her parents picture a two finger kiss. "Yeah, but I doubt school is closed over this; I haven't gotten a notification otherwise." Alice makes her way out the door, Fein flying into her hair. "I suppose you're right."
Alice chuckles, locking her door and making her way towards school, her eyes scanning over certain stone monsters frozen in time. "It's not like I can help them, we need Ladybug." Alice murmurs gently with a sad sigh.
Ten minutes later, Alice arrives at school, taking in the sight before her with a smile; but continues inside. As she steps inside the school, she is knocked to the ground. A hiss escapes her lips as her ass hits the floor, "I'm sorry! I'm so sorry!" She goes to snap at the male that had ran her over, only to stop short when green eyes meet green eyes. "Woah." He breathes out, his hand held out before him as he waits for her to take it. She scoffs, grabbing it and allowing him to pull her up. "Excuse me?" She asks, dusting herself off. "What?You, I mean, not you! I mean,...uh... nothing. I'm sorry, I mean you're gorgeous and I'm sorry." She raises a brow at the blonde, causing him to blush under her gaze. "Thanks, I guess." She murmurs, moving around him to head towards class. "Wait!" He rushes after her, coming to a sliding stop in front of her. "I'm Adrien." He holds out his hand again, Alice pauses for a moment, before placing her hand in his. "I know, you're on tv, I'm Alice." He lets out a laugh, rubbing the back of his neck awkwardly, as she pulls her hand away, "Something funny?" His eyes widen and he quickly shakes his head, "No, it's just we both have names that start with A, must be fate, right?"
Alice cocks her head at his words of choice, before she nods in agreement. "Class is about to start, if you're new, it wouldn't be a good idea to be late." Alice utters out, moving around him once more and heading towards her class. "Okay." He ends up following after her, the pair ending up entering the classroom at the same time. He laughs, "Look at that! We are in the same class!" Adrien speaks in excitement, Alice smiles slightly at his perkiness for a moment. He was cute, in a nice super friendly trying a little too hard, kinda way.
Nice, nonetheless.
Alice makes her way towards her seat, taking note to how quickly the blonde moves to sit in front of her. He spins to face her with a smile, "Hi, again." She couldn't help, but let out a snort of amusement. "Hi." She replies, her eyes shining in amusement as he blushes under her look again. "Adrien!" They both jump at the shout of the blonde girl from before, Chloe. Adrien turns to face her, a small wince pulling onto his face as she pulls him into a tight hug. Nino, who had just walked in as well, scoffed at the sight. Alice could almost hear what her was thinking, 'Great, now I have to sit next to the famous model boy.' "I missed you, yesterday! This bitch wouldn't let me sit there." She points right towards Alice, who in response, gives her a sarcastic smile and wave. "Chloe, please don't call people that. She was probably assigned to that seat, you can sit somewhere else." Chloe doesn't even argue, "Okay, Adrien." She kisses him on the cheek, before flipping her hair and making her way back to her seat. "Wow, you really tamed the beast." Nino utters out, Adrien laughs awkwardly, turning to the male. "I'm Adrien." He holds out his hand, Nino pauses, not sure he wanted to trust it; but shakes his hand anyway. "Nino."
The bell rings once more, the final few stragglers making their way inside, which included the blue haired girl and Alya. "Good morning, class. I see we have our final addition." The teacher smiles towards Adrien who blushes as he gains everyone's attention. "As you all know, many of us have been turned into stone beings; but life must go on while we wait for our new heroes to come to our rescue." Chloe scoffs loudly, "Please, the only way they can fix anything is if they get rid of freaky over there." She points to Ivan who blushes and lowers his head, "Leave him alone, snobby. No one asked for your opinion." Alice spoke up, a round of silence follows before the class irrupts into giggles. "Alright, that's enough. Girls, please." Alice scoffs, rolling her eyes, tuning back to her notes; not noticing the look of awe on the blonde's face as he looks back towards her.
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Lunchtime had rolled around quickly, the moment the bell rang out; everyone was running out of the classroom. Adrien being pulled along by Nino, while Alice makes her way back towards her locker. She had taken notice of the blue haired girl talking to Ivan, she watched him nod, a look of determination crossing his face, before he took off. "Alice?" The eighteen year old turns to face her kwami that was currently using her locker to hide. "Are you okay?" Fein cocks her head in worry at the look on Alice's face. "Yeah, I'm just tired. I think I've been dreaming, but I can't remember them." She mutters out, replacing her books as she talked. "Hey! Fellow new girl!" Alice jumps slightly, Fein quickly hiding herself in Alice's hair as the girl slams her locker closed. It was Alya, and the blue haired girl. "I'm Alya, this is Marinette. We had a question for you, if you don't mind." Alice looks between them for a moment, before she nods. Alya smiles brightly, "Good! So, which superhero are you rooting for?"
Alice gave the woman a deadpan look, before she sighs. "Cat Noir, I guess." There was a yell and the sound of someone's body hitting the ground. "Dude, what the hell is wrong with you?" The girls turn to see Adrien on the floor with Nino standing over him with a confused look. Adrien was blushing brightly, his eyes meeting Alice's who raised a brow at the boy. She looked highly amused, "You okay?" She asks, making her way over, Alya and Marinette following close behind. "Yeah, I'm good. I'm great, just tripped." Nino helps his bud up, taking a moment to shake his head. Adrien brushes himself off, before he hold out his hand to the other two girls, having already introduced himself to Alice. "I'm Adrien." Alya smiles and lets out a small laugh, "Yeah, and from what I've seen, super clumsy. Alya, this is Marinette." They all turn to see Marinette practically drooling at the sight of Adrien.
Alice grunts slightly, jeez, could she be anymore oblivious?
He just introduced himself.
Alice sighs, moving her books to her other arm to check her watch, "Next class is gonna start in twenty minutes, I'm gonna go grab a bite to eat before. I'll see y'all." She moves to make her way around the group, heading towards the cafeteria. "Hey, I'll join you." Adrien calls after her, ignoring Nino's own words of confusion. "Okay, but I'm not paying for you." Alice says with a small smile, Adrien laughs, "I'd actually like to pay for you, if that's not to forward of me." He clears his throat, a blush rising to his cheeks as he tightens his grip on his bag. "Free food, count me in." She says, a small laugh escaping their throats as they continue on. Neither of them noticing Plagg and Fein slipping themselves into his bad to get reacquainted with one another. Alya, Nino, and Marinette stare at their backs in slight surprise and confusion, before they follow after the pair. Marinette grumbling under her breath, she had been following Adrien since he came out as a model. She had nearly passed out when she found out he was going to be coming to the same college as her, this was supposed to be her chance.
She needed to get him away from this tramp and quick, anyone could see that she was only going to use him for his fame.
The group of five made their way towards a table, each with a tray of food. "I think school food will always be the same, no matter where you go." Alice mutters, taking a seat and digging in; Adrien smiles at her words, plopping himself down next to her. "So, where are you from?" He asks, digging into his own food as everyone sits down. "America, I was born in Texas, but raised in New York; hence the accent that tends to slip through." He laughs at her words, "I like it." Alice pauses for a moment, a blush rising to her cheeks; but she continues to eat. "Where are your parents?" Everyone looks towards Marinette, who had spoken in a snarky tone; but immediately changed her tone the moment everyone looked in her direction.
"Dead. Six months ago." Silence. Dead silence, "I'm sorry, I lost my mom when I was young." Adrien finally speaks up, placing his hand on her's. She gives him a gentle smile, "Thanks, I think I'm still trying to get used to life without them; everything's been moving so fast with me right now; I haven't had a chance to stop and mourn. It'll hit me soon." She finishes with a shrug of her shoulders, trying to bite back the bile that was rising in her throat. "Well, when you need us; we'll be here for you." Alya spoke from across her, Alice gives her a grateful smile. "Yeah, dudette. We'll have a slumber party and everything!" Nino cheers, they all laugh together in response. All except Marinette, who despite not liking the girl, actually felt guilty for her question.
"Sorry, for asking."
"It's fine. You were curious, I can't expect to go around meeting new people and them not asking questions."
"Still, you should've been more considerate with your words." Adrien speaks up, shooting Marinette a dark look as his hand slips into Alice's underneath the table. She pauses in her movements, turning to face the boy, who in turn just continues to eat with slightly red cheeks. For some reason, it didn't seem like an invasion of personal space like she would normally feel. His actions gave her a sense of comfort that she had never felt before, who was this boy and why was he already effecting her so much in the span of a few hours.
No. It wasn't possible, this wasn't a fairy tail, and she wasn't some little girl who fell for someone at first sight. He was just being a friend, because he knows what it's like to lose someone. That's it. That's all.
Alice quickly finishes off her food, the rest of the group making small conversation with each other; just a she finishes her last bite, a rumble shakes the ground. People start screaming out in horror and Stoneheart Ivan makes his secondary appearance. Adrien moves quickly, pulling Alice out of the line of fire and towards a corner. "Stay here." He demands, his green eyes flashing; neither taking note of Fein flying out of his bag and moving to hide behind her back. "What? What about you?" Alice shoots back, looking at him in confusion at his stupidity. "I'm going to help the others, stay." He takes off, "I'm not a dog!" She shouts after him, letting out a huff as she spins to face Fein who was trying to look innocent.
"Ass. We'll talk about where you disappeared too, later. Right now, I gotta do my new job, Fein Wings Rise!"
Phoenix makes her way towards the center of the school, where she spots Ivan grabbing a girl and picking her up. "Mylene!" He shouts, Phoenix winces slightly; she really hoped that Marinette didn't encourage him to do this. "Hey, there belle, fancy meeting you here." Phoenix turns towards Cat as he lands next to her just as Ivan jumps out of the school at superhuman height. "Hey, Kitty. No time, we gotta meet with ladybug and get this guy destoned." Cat nods, the duo following after Stoneheart. As they hit the roof, their eyes widen at the sight of the other stone beings, no longer frozen and doing their best damage. "Shit. We can't take them all." Cat says, his eyes turning to face Phoenix for advice. "For now, we follow the main one; if we see someone in need of help, we help, but we can't do much without Ladybug. As much as I hate to admit." Phoenix mumbles the last part, before launching into the air after the villain.
"God, I think I'm falling in love."
The two heroes follow Stoneheart and his two victims, the second one he had picked up along the way. Chloe, who was screaming at the top of her lungs. "Superheroes to the rescue!" Cat shouts, moving to smack the back of Stoneheart's head before landing in front of him. "Nice, kitty." Phoenix mutters slightly, landing next to him, the duo watching Ivan grow larger. Chloe huffs, crossing her arms, "Super incompetent, you mean." Ivan laughs smugly as he stares the heroes down. "You wanted the calvary, well here they are." The ground rumbles as the previously frozen stone beings come running towards them. They quickly surround the heroes, "Seize them!" Cat's eyes widened in horror as Phoenix lets her wings fall out again. She turns to Cat, "Hang on, kitty." Throwing her wings out, she grabs hold of him and flys upwards.
As they dodge flying cars, Pheonix yelps when one manages to clip her wing. She lets out a small yelp, dropping Cat who manages to catch him and roll forward. "Belle!" He rushes forwards to catch her as she spins towards the ground. He just barely manages to catch her, a small groan escapes her lips. "Sorry, kitty." She gives him a small pained smile, he lets out a breath. "It's fine! You're okay, that's all that matters. Where the hell is Ladybug?!" Cat yells out as he dodges another car, it bounces over them and heads straight for Alya who appears out of nowhere. Phoenix eyes widen, as she quickly switches positions in Cat's arms and throws his baton to protect her.
Time seemed to freeze as they wait for her clarification on life; neither taking note of the fact that Phoenixe's legs were now wrapped around his waist. "I'm okay! I'm just stuck!" Alya shouts out, causing Phoenix to relax in Cat's arms. "Belle." His words sounded strained and slightly heated, he had definitely noticed their positioning now. It was too late, however, as one of the stone beings grabbed them, pulling them apart. "Let go, belle!" She was tossed to another stone being, further separating her from Cat, who tried to reach for her.
"Damnit, where is Ladybug?! Phoenix, are you all right?!" Cat shouts towards her, they couldn't exactly get out of this situation right now. "I'm fine, kitty. Other than have my wings crushed by clumsy fingers, here!" They both groan, at this point it was just a waiting game. "Cat Noir, extend it!" It was Ladybug, she had thrown his baton to him before using her yo yo to wrap it around the feet of the stone man holding Phoenix. Just like yesterday, she yanks and Phoenix flys free. She doesn't hesitate to grab Cat who had fallen on his ass, meeting up with Ladybug who was standing on a street light.
"Sorry, I was late." Ladybug sighs, Cat gently pulls Phoenix down and wraps an arm around her waist to keep himself steady. "Better late than never, I always say." Cat snips back sarcastically, Ladybug winces slightly, about to open her mouth to speak again when the stone beings roar at them. "We should probably get our asses moving." Phoenix says, grabbing onto Cat again and following after Ladybug. "Hey, don't we need to take care of them?" Cat asks, cocking his head as he looks up at Phoenix with a confused look. She shakes her head, "No, if we want to help them, we need to go to the source." She explains, setting him down next to Ladybug as they arrive.
Across the lawn, on top of the Eiffel Tower was Ivan, much like King Kong. "That one." Ladybug finishes off for her, there are helicopters surrounding him and his two kidnapped victims. "I demand my daughter's safe return." The mayor shouts into a bullhorn towards Ivan, "Wait, Chloe is the mayors daughter?" Cat and Ladybug turn to Phoenix who looks highly confused, "What rock have you been living under?" Ladybug snips slightly, Phoenix shrugs, "Sorry, the lives of bitchy blondes aren't on my to do list." Phoenix snips back, giving her a glare. "Uh, guys?" Cat calls out, taking note of the fact that Ivan had decided he was going to throw Chloe.
"You want her, you got her!"
"No!"
"Daddy!"
"Phoenix!"
"I'm on it!" In a flash, Phoenix had caught Chloe, letting out a slight grunt at the sudden weight. "Holy hell, you're heavier than Cat." She lets Chloe down who shoots her a dark glare. "Thanks for nothing, bitch." She turns towards her dad and runs into his arms. "Daddy!" Phoenix rolls her eyes, so much for gratitude. Cat and Ladybug land beside her, "That was kinda hot, mon oiseau de fue." Phoenix blushes slightly at the heated look he shot her. "Good, you're clear to attack him now." The police chief shouts, "Wait! You can't attack him, it'll only make things worse." Ladybug shouts back, "I have a new plan unlike you, let the pros do it. You've already failed once." Ladybug gasps in horror, her own guilt eating her up inside as Cat and Phoenix wince. She turns to her partners, "He's right you know, if I had captured Stonehearts akuma in the first place, none of this would've happened.
Cat and Phoenix scoff at her words, "No, he's wrong." Cat starts out, and Phoenix steps out to speak towards the police. "Look, no one is perfect. We all have negative emotions and bad days, you're not perfect and neither is bug brain here; but that's what makes us human. So trust us as humans, we will fix this." Everyone stares at Phoenix in awe, her face was clear with a look of determination. The chief sighs, "Fine." Everyone gaps in shock, when Ivan lets out a roar, before he starts coughing. The heroes eyes widening in disgust and confusion as a whole bunch of moths come shooting out of Ivan's throat. Ivan then falls back, unconscious, and the moths turn into a face.
"People of Paris, listen carefully. I am Hawkmoth." Phoenix snorts slightly, stupid name, Cat elbows her in response. "Ladybug, Cat Noir and Phoenix give me your miraculous now, you've done enough damage to innocent people." Phoenix lets out another laugh as Ladybug begins to clap. "Nice try, Hawkmoth, we know who the bad guy is, let's not reverse the rolls here." Ladybug walks up as Phoenix gets ready to fly. Her eyes slightly glowing red, "Without you, none of these innocent victims would be transformed into villains. Hawkmoth, no matter how long it we will find you, and you will had us your Miraculous. Phoenix, now!" A bird like caw escapes her lips as she shoots up to the sky.
"Flames Rise!"
Everyone watches in awe as fire surrounds the moths, "No!" Hawkmoth's shout was drowned out, as the flames burn them to ash; leaving a cloud of smoke in the form of a Phoenix behind. She lands, Ladybug jumping up to stand next to her on the Eiffel Tower, "Let us make this promise to you! No matter who wants to harm you, Ladybug, Cat Noir and Phoenix will do everything in our power to keep you safe." Ladybug captures the final akuma that had been floating around. She opens her yo yo and releases the butterfly, a white light shines over all of Paris. A wave of cheers break out as the girls give one another smiles, Cat watching Phoenix with hearts in his eyes.
"Whoever she is under the mask, and with it. I'm definitely in love with her." And he had a vague idea of who she really was, not that he would say anything about it, yet.
He makes his way to the top, giving his partners a smile. Ladybug opens her mouth to say something, only to be interrupted by Ivan who roars as he awakens. He somehow, much to Alice's wonder, still had Mylene in his hand. "Help me!" She calls out, the heroes jump into action. "You'll never take Mylene from me!" He shouts, turning back and starts climbing even further up. "What movie are we in, King Kong?" Phoenix scoffs as the trio quickly follow behind him. "Come to me, my stone beings." The heroes jump back when the other stone beings start climbing upwards. "Shit, we're surrounded." Alice utters out, her and Cat leaning over the railing to watch them climb up. "What are we gonna do now?" Cat asks, looking towards Phoenix who looks back to Ladybug. "Yes, but we know where the Akuma is." Cat and Phoenix nod, "In clenched fist, the one he's holding Mylene with." Cat starts, "So, we know he's in love with her." Phoenix finishes giving Cat a smile.
Ladybug looks towards Cat with wide eyes, her thoughts struck with an idea as she looks at him. "That's it, we don't separate Stoneheart and Mylene!" Phoenix's eyes widen at the same thought. "We bring them closer together!" They speak together, both with wide eyes as they share an idea. Ladybug claps, "They're made for one another!" She smiles, her eyes practically shouting at Cat, 'Like us two.' She thinks as she watched him glance at Phoenix. "They just don't know it, yet." Phoenix continues, the two females taking off upwards to follow after Ivan.
"I feel like I'm not following you two, but I guess I better trust you; something tells me this is how it's going to be from here on out!" He shouts up to them as he follows after them. They make their way to the top, Cat jumping for metal bar to metal bar like a cat; while Ladybug uses her yo yo to bounce herself upwards. Phoenix had it easier, her wings doing her justice. The two woman make their way to the top, before Ivan. Mylene spots them first and reaches upwards, "Help, I'm afraid of heights!" She shouts, causing Ivan to look up; he shouts in anger at the sight of the two super females.
Cat, who stands on the last lever, jumps away from the railing as the stone beings catch up. He pulls out his baton, getting ready for a fight. "How are you two planning on getting them closer than they already are?" He asks, his eyes meeting Phoenix's, much to Ladybug's dismay. "By using our powers!" Just as she says that, Phoenix eyes widen as her own earrings beep in her ear. She had been ignoring them, while making her way up the tower, this was bad. "Shit! Speaking of powers, I need to recharge! I've got two minutes left!" Phoenix shouts, Ladybug nods. "Lucky Charm!" A white light shines over them, and a parachute lands in her hands. "Great, I'm doomed." Phoenix mutters, "What am I supposed to do with a parachute?" Cat shouts in horror as he goes flying through the air. "You sure you know what you're doing?" Phoenix asks, raising a brow at Ladybug. The teen nods, putting the parachute on her back.
"We'll find out soon enough."
"Good, have fun."
"What? Phoenix?!"
Phoenix falls backwards with her arms out, Cat's eyes widen as she falls towards him. He lets out a shout, moving his arms out to catch her, only to let out a yelp when her wings pop out and she grabs him. Flying them through the air, she soars back into the center of the Eiffel Tower, a few levels below the stone beings. She drops a confused Cat off and then moves to the edge to lean up and shout at the stone morons. "Hey, dumbasses, down here!" She waves them down, before rushing towards Cat. "What are you doing?!" He asks, watching as she finds a place to hide. "Look, as much as I hate this and I literally got onto Ladybug yesterday for this, so you can yell at me or say no..." Cat places his hands on her shoulders to pause her.
"Belle, what do you need me to do?" Tears gather in her eyes as she stare at him, his own widening in shock. "I don't want you to be the bait, but I need you to protect me while I recharge. Ladybug would be squashed if they continued after her, while she's fighting off big man." She utters out, she really hated the fact that she had to do exactly what she had gotten onto Ladybug for. Cat lets out a small laugh, "That's all?" He asks, a smile on his face; she cocks her head, a confused look on her face. "Look, I don't mind being bait for you, as long as it keeps you safe. So, don't feel bad for asking me, I've got your back. That's what partners are for." Her earring beeps again, "Who are you?" She whispers, he just winks and backs away. "Someone who will keep you safe."
Just like that he turns away and goes to fight them off, just as she transforms back.
Fein groans slightly as she stretches, a smile making its way onto her lips as Alice stands staring off into the space where Cat was just at, "Alice." Alice blinks, her eyes turning to Fein who gives her a knowing look. "Right, here. Please, eat up quickly." She pulls out a back of hot chips, Fein immediately digs in. Alice moves slightly, staying within the shadows as she watches Ladybug pull Mylene to Ivan, forcing them to kiss. In his shock, Ivan drops Mylene, and Cat jumps after her. Before, he catches her, he using his Baton to smack the falling balled up paper back up to Ladybug for her to de-evilize. "I'm ready." Fein calls to Alice, "Good, Becuase I don't think Cat can hang on much longer and now Ivan is falling. Fein Wings Rise!"
She jumps down, grabbing onto Mylene as Cat passes her over. He then spins on his baton and does a flip in the air. "Cataclysm!" He uses it on a piece of metal to pull it apart, giving him a piece that sticks out, allowing him to catch himself and Ivan. "Cat Noir! Are you okay?!" Ladybug shouts down to them in horror as she purifies the Akuma. "Peachy." He utters back, watching Phoenix land Mylene down on the ground. Soon, Ladybug jumps from the top, "Throw him!" She yells, Cat nods; throwing Ivan to her. She pulls the parachute as she catches the boy, Phoenix passing her on the way down to go help Cat. "Hi, Kitty, how ya hanging?" Cat Noir lets out a laugh at her words as he takes her hand. "Oh, you know."
As the pair land on the ground, Ladybug opens up her yo yo. "Bye-Bye, little butterfly." She then throws up the parachute, "Miraculous, Ladybug!" Pink white lights swirl throughout the air as they pass over everything. The whole city and its damages are fixed within an instant, "Woah, are you guys seeing what I'm seeing?" Cat asks, staring at the lights in awe.
"Woah."
"Yeah."
"It's beautiful, and amazing, it's miraculous!"
Phoenix snorts slightly at her words, that was a little cheesy. Ladybug turns to Ivan and Mylene as everyone starts to clean up around them as if nothing happened. "Seriously, that's it?" Phoenix asks, Cat laughs as the move off to the side; letting Ladybug settle whatever it is going on between the couple. "So..." Cat starts off, "So?" Phoenix asks, turning to face him with a raised eyebrow and a grin. "Oh...Uh...Well, is everything okay? You got kinda emotional back there about me..." Phoenix looks down for a moment, "Look, I don't have anyone to care about anymore, and I'm not perfect. I'm gonna fall, I'm gonna contradict myself and I'm gonna be imperfect, but I don't want you to get hurt because of me. So, I'm sorry you had to do that today." She utters out, Cat sighs, "I don't mind, like I told you before; I'll always be here for you." A wave of silence passes over them as a new bond appears between them.
Ladybug makes her way over to them, her body moving in a little closer to Cat. "I'm glad you're okay." She cooed, moving in between Phoenix and Cat. They all turn to Mylene and Ivan who hug, "Look at that, they are so made for each other, like us two! Right, Kitty?" Just as she asks that, his ring beeps. He lets out an awkward laugh as he backs away from her. "Look at that, time to split. Phoenix mind giving me a lift?" He spins to face her, she nods in response, taking his hand and gently lifting off. Ladybug scoffs with a jealous glare, crossing her arms in annoyance. "Whatever, that won't last." She hissed in anger, swinging her yo yo and heading in the opposite direction.
Phoenix gently lets Cat down on a rooftop, "Thanks, Belle." She laughs, floating slightly above ground. "No problem, kitty, but it looks like you got an admirer." He winces slightly at her words, "I hope you're talking about yourself, Mon oiseau de feu." They stare at one another for a few moments, before Phoenix leans forward and gives his cheek a kiss.
"Maybe, Kitty... Have a nice day." She whispers, leaving him a blushing mess as she takes off. "I look forward to it, Belle."
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The next morning, Alice makes her way to the school, coming to pause when she sees Adrien step out of a limo. He spots her, his expression perking up as he gives her a wave. "Hey, Alice!" She laughs slightly as he runs towards her, tripping over his feet for a split second. "Careful, wouldn't want to hurt that handsome face of yours." She says, adjusting her bad on her shoulder. He blushes softly at her words, "Would you like to walk to class?" He asks, looking at her with his shining green eyes. "Yeah, I'd like that." The duo keep the smiles on their faces as they converse with one another as they make their way inside. As they entered the room, they had just missed a little tiff between Chloe and Marinette who turns to him with a smile. "Hi, Adrien." The bell rings, and class begins again.
Two hours later, the school day ends as a very hard rainstorm falls upon Paris. Most students leave with umbrellas, having been prepared; but Alice and Marinette stood at the entrance in silence. Neither girls wanted to walk in the rain, but neither wanted to talk to each other as well, so the space between them was filled with awkward silence. Alice, sighs, finally getting over with the awkwardness and silently deciding to just walk in the rain. "Alice! Marinette!" The two girls turn to Adrien who walks up, holding up an umbrella. "Here, my ride is here." He hands the umbrella to Marinette who blushes brightly at him. Yep, she was in love!
Adrien turns to Alice, giving her a hopeful look and holds out his hand. "Could I give you a ride?" It was totally not an excuse to see where she lives so he could visit as his alter ego. Alice stares at his hand for a moment, about to deny, but a clap of thunder makes her jump and clench her jaw. She takes a breath, before nodding and grabbing her hand. "Thanks." He pulls along, out into the rain and quickly helps her inside. "Gorilla, this is Alice, she needs a ride home." The man in the drivers seat grunts slightly, before taking off. Two minutes later, Alice was exciting the limo with a smile. "Thanks, Adrien. I'll see you tomorrow." He nods, a blush on his cheeks as her hair grows wet. Without thinking, he reaches up through the window and brushes her wet hair off her face. "Beautiful." He whispers as thunder claps once more, Alice, having not heard him, smiles. "Thanks." She turns, rushing to her doorstep and quickly makes work of the lock.
Pushing the door open, she looks back, but the limo is gone. Letting out a breath, she closes the door, placing her head against it. "Awe! You two are so cute! Meant to be!" Fein squeals excitedly as Alice spins and slides down the door. Her head in her hands, she lets out a sob, immediately causing Fein to rush forward. "Alice?! What's wrong?" Fein cries out in confusion, "I can't, Fein! I can't do this, I can't fall into his arms; I'll only get hurt in the end." Alice wipes her tears and stands up, "Just friends. I'm not taking that back, so please don't bring it up again." Alice states, her voice void of emotion as she makes her way up stairs, leaving Fein floating in silence. A air of sadness washing over her, for her holder, and tears gathering in her eyes.
"You're wrong, Alice. He's your fate, and you can't run from that, he won't let you do that."
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Wow, that was exactly six thousand words.
Anyway, I hope y'all enjoyed this one as well, I'm trying to take a more human approach on the show, a lot of it seems to be to unrealistic to me.
Alice is very closed off, she will become more open as time goes on, but if she feels cold and uncomfortable around others; it's because she's protecting herself.
Thank you all for the love and support, see you next time!
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