Legend:

Zoenette October Ladybug! Marinette - Marinette

Zoenette October Bee! Zoe - Zoe

Doomed Black Cat! Marinette - Maria

Doomed Black Cat! Zoe - Zia

Kamikotized Queen of Hearts Marinette - Marissa

Zoenette-October*

Zoe sat, hugging the canister that contained Sisterhood. Suhan had finally brought it back to the hotel this morning. Andre was smiling more than he had recently as she handed the movie over to him.

"I'm really glad your sister and Marinette were thinking ahead." He admitted as he returned the movie to the safe. "In future, I'll make sure to make a backup and hide it somewhere not so obvious."

Zoe giggled. "Well, to be fair, my father and siblings shouldn't be a threat anymore. Plus the men who wanted Chloe and me have been dealt with."

Andre frowned. "It bothers me that Audrey got away scoot free."

Zoe sighed. Her mother must have known what was happening, as the moment the Twins had went to Paris, she had departed for a country where she could not be forced back to stand trial.

"Well, I'm glad that is all handled, even though we have a new problem to deal with."

Andre nodded. "Do you girls think those Time Reapers you told me about will come here?"

Zoe shook her head. "Not unless we do something to destabilize our reality between now and the final battle this weekend. Maria and Zia are staying in and trying to keep their impact on our world to a minimum. I wish they could get out more, though."

He patted her shoulder. "I think perhaps they are making the right decision. It's hard to be sure if any action they take might have a negative effect here."

She smiled. "Still, I'm going to do something special for them."

Andre nodded. "That would be nice. See you later, Zoe dear."

Zoe grabbed her coat to head to the Bakery

*Zoenette-October*

Maria and Zia are sitting in their room when Zoe came in, carrying a tray with hot chocolate, mugs, and snacks.

"Hey girls, want a refresh?"

Zia smiled brightly. "Thanks, Zoe." The two girls got up and joined her.

"Where's the other me?" Maria asked as she poured out the hot liquid and took a swig. "Oh, this is from the Bakery, right?"

Maria looked really sad as she nursed her drink. Her eyes were locked onto the pastries as well. Zia reached over and hugged Maria.

"She is with Nathalie looking at some new designs for the next season," Zoe explained. "Nathalie needs a fashion designer since Gabriel died and Marinette is very talented."

Maria chuckled as she took another drink. "No doubt. Naturally, Adrien and Nathalie turn to her for help." Maria took a bite of pastry and had to choke back a sob.

"I'm sorry…" Zoe started but Maria cut her off quickly.

"No!" She exclaimed. "Don't be sorry. I miss my parents, but it means a lot to me that you would go out of your way to bring me things from them. I guess I'm just a bit homesick."

Zia kissed her on the cheek. "Your parents are the best, in any universe."

Maria blushed and took another bite. Zia and Zoe helped themselves as well.

"Want to play some cards with us, Zoe?" Zia asked. They had a bunch of games Chloe had gone out and gotten for them.

"Sure. I've always wanted to play Phase 10 but no one wanted to play it."

Maria grabbed the collectors tin and they set up the game.

They had finished phase 4 when Marinette and Chloe arrived. Marinette looked exghuasted as she slumped next to Zoe.

"Hey, I see you brought Chloe with you." Teased Zoe.

"Actually, she found me on my way here and decided to tag along." Marinette made a weak grabbing motion towards the remaining food.

Zoe giggled and picked up a croissant and put it in Marinette's mouth. She saw Zia whispering to Maria and blushed.

"Phase 10." Chloe looked at the game. Care to restart with two more?"

The girls nodded and they reset the game and started new score sheets. Zoe was glad her lover was getting her mind off the issue of the pending battle for now.

*Zoenette-October*

Alix, Marc, Ivan and Felix stood in the Burrow that evening.

"Marinette is going to be furious when she finds out we did this behind her back." Alix as Bunnyx told him matter-of-factually.

"I know," Felix admitted. "But we can theorize all we want and it's not going to do us any good. A decisive test is required to see if we make other arrnagements. Tests none of us are willing to attempt. But if we can create a sitution where a few more of us, say Zoe and Kagami, can achieve their adult powers, I think we can safely send them with Marinette and Adrien to battle the Reapers."

"How are you planning to do that?" Marc asked him.

"That is why I need your help. We are going to push Zoe and Kagami into their full powers."

Ivan looked at Bunnyx who just shrugged. "If this was wrong, I would stop it. Still, I cannot warn you of any possible fall out."

Ivan nodded. "I won't go behind Marinette's back, Felix. I should have stood up for her when Chloe picked on her and Lila was spreading her poison. I didn't help her then. I won't make the mistake of betraying her trust and ruining my second chance."

Felix nodded. "I just ask then, that we did not have this conversation. Let me tell her myself afterwards."

Marc walked over next to Ivan. "As much as I want to help get them their full powers, there are some things that can go wrong in this plan, Felix. I really don't want to be involved either."

"I understand. I'll find a way on my own."

Marc nodded. "I won't tell Marinette. Just please, think carefully before you act. You might hurt one of them by mistake."
Ivan and Marc left.

"Well, I better get to work." Felix sighed. He left through the portal.

"I hope you understand what you are doing, Felix." Alix reached out and checked a portal to see what was to come. After all, this is what Marinette trusted her to do.

A/N: Felix, what are you thinking? Maybe he will rethink this course? Find out tomorrow!