Chapter 3: Mr Pigeon
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It was early in the morning at the Paris airport. Leo and his family were waiting for his cousin to arrive.
"Aren't you excited, Leo? Your cousin is going to be staying with us from now on," Tasha said to her son.
"Yeah, Mom, it's going to be *great," Leo replied sarcastically. "I finally get to share a room with my cousin after just moving here."
"Come on, son, don't be a spoilsport," Donald said, ruffling his son's hair. "This could be a great bonding time with your cousin."
"Okay, okay, I get it, Dad," Leo said, glancing down at his pocket to see Soll laughing from inside.
"Hey, there he is," Tasha said, spotting a young teenage boy walking out of the elevator.
The boy looked around 15 years old, with medium-length black hair, light skin, and brown eyes. He stood about five feet nine inches tall, wearing a grey hoodie with the zipper undone, revealing a blue t-shirt underneath. He had on dark green cargo pants and a pair of black and blue running sneakers.
This was Oliver Brown, Leo's older cousin, and the son of two famous writers.
As Oliver walked toward them, Leo couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions. He hadn't seen his cousin in years, and now they were going to live together.
"Oliver!" Tasha called out with a bright smile, waving him over.
Oliver smiled back and made his way over to them. "Aunt Tasha, Uncle Donald! It's been forever," he said, giving them a quick hug before turning to Leo.
"And you must be Leo," Oliver said with a grin, sizing him up. "Wow, last time I saw you, you were way shorter."
"Yeah, I've grown," Leo said, slightly awkward but trying to keep his cool. "And you… well, you're still taller."
They both chuckled, though the tension of not really knowing each other hung in the air. Oliver glanced around and raised an eyebrow.
"So... Paris, huh?" Oliver said, trying to break the awkwardness. "Quite the place to start living."
"Yeah, it's... different," Leo replied. "I'm still getting used to everything."
Tasha jumped in, smiling. "Well, you boys will have plenty of time to catch up now. Leo, why don't you help your cousin get settled at home?"
Leo nodded, glancing at Oliver again. "Yeah, sure. I'll show you around."
As they started walking towards the exit, Soll peeked out of Leo's pocket and whispered quietly to him, "This is going to be interesting."
Leo rolled his eyes but smiled slightly, wondering how life would be sharing space with his cousin after all these years. Oliver, walking beside him, seemed just as unsure but ready to dive into this new chapter.
"So, uh… what do you think of Paris so far?" Leo asked, trying to break the silence.
"Honestly? I've only seen the airport," Oliver replied with a grin. "But I'm sure it'll be better once I actually get out and see the city."
Leo laughed. "Yeah, you're not missing much in the airport. But the city? You'll love it. And, uh… I guess now you'll get to see my favorite spots."
"Looking forward to it," Oliver said, giving Leo a friendly nudge.
Though the awkwardness lingered, there was also a hint of excitement, like both cousins knew this was the beginning of something new.
miraculous Tales of Fireblaze theme song
In the daytime, I'm Leo
Leo is walking through the city streets in daylight, wearing his casual clothes, blending in like any other normal kid.*
Just a normal boy with a normal life*
Leo sits in class at school, scribbling in his notebook, and talking to friends.*
But there's something about me that no one knows yet, 'cause I have a secret*
: Leo looks around cautiously before a flash of fire appears on his wrist, hinting at his Miraculous power.*
Leo transforms into Fireblaze, flames swirling around him as he ignites his powers.*
Another day, I'm back at school,
But the city calls and it's time to rule,
I've got the spark, the flame inside,
When danger strikes, there's no need to hide!*
: Fireblaze leaps across the rooftops, flames trailing behind him as he runs toward an akumatized villain. He lands, drawing his twin swords.*
Oh-oh-oh, there's no backing down,
Oh-oh-oh, I've got to save this town,
Oh-oh-oh, and when the night arrives,
That's when I ignite!*
Fireblaze stands beside Ladybug and Cat Noir, the trio ready for action. Flames surround him as they charge toward the enemy.*
Miraculous, I light the sky!
Ready to fight when danger is high!
Miraculous, the fire within!
With power and heart, I'll always win!*
Fireblaze swings his swords, clashing with a villain. He creates a fiery tornado to shield his allies.*
By day I hide, just playing it cool,
But when I fight, I'm nobody's fool,
I'll burn so bright, no villain's safe,
With fire and strength, I'll set the pace!*
Fireblaze summons a glowing sun in his hands, ready to unleash a powerful attack. He smiles as flames light up his eyes.*
Oh-oh-oh, the flames are rising high,
Oh-oh-oh, I'm reaching for the sky,
Oh-oh-oh, and when I feel the heat,
That's when I defeat!*
Fireblaze charges alongside Ladybug and Cat Noir, their teamwork impeccable as they take down the villain together.*
Miraculous, I light the sky!
Ready to fight when danger is high!
Miraculous, the fire within!
With power and heart, I'll always win!*
Fireblaze lands the final blow on the villain, sending a burst of fire into the air as Ladybug captures the Akuma. The city returns to normal as they fist bump.*
There's no stopping me,
With fire in my soul,
I'll protect the world,
And make it whole!*
Fireblaze stands on a rooftop at sunrise, looking out at Paris as Ladybug and Cat Noir stand beside him. Flames flicker around him as the trio smiles.*
Miraculous, I light the sky!
Ready to fight when danger is high!
Miraculous, the fire within!
With power and heart, I'll always win!
Miraculous, I light the way!
Fighting for justice every day!
Miraculous, the flame inside,
With Ladybug and Cat Noir by my side!*
Leo de-transforms back into his normal self, smiling at his friends as they head off to school.*
Miraculous! Simply the best!
Together we'll pass every test!*
Miraculous,
Back at Brown's Comics, Leo was in his room, getting ready for school. His room was full of comic book posters, action figures, and a clutter of school supplies. Soll, his Kwami, was perched on Leo's bed, watching him scramble around.
"Soll," Leo whispered, nervously glancing toward the door, "you've got to hide before Oliver comes in! If he sees you, I don't even know how I'd explain you. 'Oh yeah, this is my magic phoenix Kwami that helps me transform into a superhero.' Yeah, right."
Soll ruffled his fiery red feathers, clearly amused by Leo's panic. "Relax, Leo. I'm small, I'll just hide in your bag. Besides, I think your cousin might be cool with it. He's family, right?"
"Cool with it? You're a magical talking phoenix. I don't think anyone's just 'cool' with that!" Leo shot back as he frantically stuffed his school books into his backpack. "Please, just hide in there before he walks in."
With a playful smirk, Soll fluttered his wings and flew straight into Leo's open backpack, nestling between a couple of notebooks. "Alright, alright. But you owe me some Hot peppers for this," Soll teased.
Leo rolled his eyes. "I'll make it up to you later. Just be quiet, okay?"
Just then, there was a knock on the door. "Leo, you ready?" Oliver called from outside.
"Yeah! Just a second!" Leo replied, quickly zipping up his backpack, ensuring Soll was safely hidden. He took a deep breath and opened the door.
Oliver stood there, his backpack slung over one shoulder, looking slightly curious. "You okay, man? You seem a little... off."
Leo forced a grin. "I'm fine. Just, you know, the first day at a new school. Lot on my mind."
Oliver glanced around the room, taking in the comic books, action figures, and the organized chaos that screamed 'nerd paradise.' "Looks like you've got quite the setup here. Didn't know you were such a huge comic fan."
Leo shrugged, trying to act casual. "Yeah, it's kind of my thing. Keeps me busy."
Oliver nodded, walking over to Leo's desk and inspecting a few of the comics scattered around. "Nice. I used to be into this stuff too. Haven't picked up a comic in a while, though."
"Yeah, well... you should. They're still great," Leo replied, keeping one eye on his backpack, silently praying that Soll wouldn't make any noise.
Oliver turned back to Leo, a slight smirk on his face. "So, ready to face the first day of school together?"
"Definitely," Leo said, slinging his backpack over his shoulder, making sure Soll was secure inside. "It's just a new school. How bad can it be, right?"
"Exactly," Oliver said, giving him a reassuring smile. "But if anything weird happens, just let me know. I've got your back."
"Thanks," Leo said, feeling a little guilty about the "weird" part. If Oliver only knew what Leo was really hiding...
They started to leave the room, but before walking out, Leo shot a quick glance at his bag. Soll peeked his head out, his beady eyes meeting Leo's for a moment.
"Good luck," Soll whispered quietly, before disappearing back into the bag.
Leo sighed, relieved for the moment. "Let's go," he said, heading out the door with Oliver, already mentally preparing himself for the strange double life he had to keep hidden.
A half-hour later, Leo and Oliver were walking toward their new school, Françoise Dupont High School. The streets of Paris were bustling with activity as they made their way through the morning crowd.
Leo glanced at his cousin, a serious look on his face. "Okay, Oliver, listen up. There's one person you absolutely need to stay away from. Her name is Chloé Bourgeois, and... how can I put this nicely? She's a real jerk. Like, top-tier jerk. I just met her yesterday, and trust me, you don't want to deal with her."
Oliver raised an eyebrow, half-amused. "She can't be that bad, right? Aunt Tasha did mention something about you saving a girl yesterday. What was her name again? Marinette?" Oliver teased, noticing Leo's cheeks suddenly turning red.
Leo stammered, clearly caught off guard. "W-what? Marinette? I mean... yeah, I helped her out, but it was no big deal. I just happened to be there. That's all," he said quickly, trying to brush it off.
Oliver smirked, giving Leo a playful nudge. "Right... just happened to be there. Sure, cuz. Sounds like you might have a little crush on this Marinette."
Leo's face grew even redder as he waved his hands in protest. "No! I don't have a crush on her! We're just—well, we're not even friends yet! I barely know her!"
Oliver chuckled. "Alright, alright, no need to get all worked up. I'm just messing with you. But, from the way you're blushing, it sounds like you've at least thought about it."
Leo groaned, feeling more awkward by the second. "Can we not make this weird? It's my first day at a new school. I'd rather not have my cousin embarrassing me before we even get there."
"Okay, okay. I'll lay off... for now," Oliver said, grinning. "But I'm just saying, you might want to be prepared for more than just school drama, Leo. Paris seems full of surprises."
"Tell me about it," Leo muttered under his breath, already thinking about how complicated his life had become. Between Chloé, Marinette, and keeping Soll hidden, it was shaping up to be quite the first day.
As Leo and Oliver finally arrived at Françoise Dupont High School, they stepped into the courtyard filled with students catching up before class. Leo scanned the area and immediately spotted Marinette talking to Alya. They seemed to be discussing something, and he overheard Alya excitedly mentioning the *Ladyblog*.
"There's Marinette," Leo muttered, feeling his heart skip a beat. He instinctively slowed his pace as they approached.
Oliver noticed and smirked, nudging Leo playfully. "There's your girl. You gonna go say hi, or are you going to stand here all day staring?"
Leo shot him a look, his face already starting to flush. "She's not my girl. And I'm not staring!" He tried to act casual but failed miserably.
"Sure, sure," Oliver teased under his breath. "Go on, I'll catch up in a minute." He gave Leo a little shove forward.
Leo stumbled slightly but regained his balance, his mind racing. As he approached Marinette and Alya, he could hear them more clearly.
"So, the Ladyblog got a huge update last night! I'm talking new footage, interviews, everything!" Alya was saying, clearly excited. "We've never had this much content before!"
"That's awesome, Alya! I can't wait to check it out after school," Marinette responded with a bright smile, her voice full of enthusiasm.
Leo hesitated for a moment before stepping closer. "Uh, hey, Marinette. Alya," he said, trying to sound as casual as possible but feeling awkward under their gaze.
Marinette looked up, a bit surprised but smiling. "Oh, hey, Leo! How's it going?"
"Good, good," Leo replied, scratching the back of his neck nervously. "Just, uh, getting used to the new school. It's... different."
Alya gave him a curious look, noticing his slight awkwardness around Marinette. "Leo, right? You're new here, right? I heard you helped out Marinette yesterday with that Chloé situation," she said with a sly grin, clearly knowing more than she was letting on.
Leo blushed. "Yeah, uh, I guess I was just in the right place at the right time."
Marinette quickly jumped in, trying to ease the tension. "Yeah, thanks again for that, Leo. Chloé can be... a lot. You handled it really well."
Leo's blush deepened. "It was nothing, really. Just... didn't want anyone getting hurt."
Oliver finally caught up, standing next to Leo with a smirk that said everything. "You must be Marinette. I've heard a lot about you," he said, extending a hand. "I'm Oliver, Leo's cousin."
Marinette shook his hand with a friendly smile. "Nice to meet you, Oliver! Hopefully, Leo hasn't said anything embarrassing about me," she joked lightly, glancing at Leo.
Leo, feeling even more flustered, tried to laugh it off. "Nope, not at all! Just, uh, normal stuff."
Alya chuckled, sensing the awkwardness and leaning toward Marinette. "Well, Leo's got good timing at least. We were just talking about the latest Ladybug news. You into superheroes, Leo?"
Leo perked up, trying to use this as an escape from the awkwardness. "Yeah, I've always been into that kind of stuff. Actually, I've seen the Ladyblog a few times. It's pretty cool."
Alya's eyes lit up, always excited when someone showed interest in her work. "Awesome! I'll make sure to send you the latest updates. Paris is never short of superhero action."
Leo nodded, trying to focus on the conversation but feeling the weight of Marinette's presence next to him. "Yeah, that'd be great," he said, stealing a quick glance at Marinette, who smiled warmly at him.
"Well, we better get to class," Marinette said, breaking the silence, "but I'm sure we'll see you around, Leo."
"Yeah, definitely," Leo replied, feeling his pulse quicken.
As Marinette and Alya walked off toward their classroom, Oliver leaned in and whispered, "That was smooth, Romeo."
Leo groaned, his cheeks still burning. "Can you not?"
Oliver laughed. "Hey, no shame in it. She seems cool. Maybe this school won't be so bad after all."
Leo shot him a look but couldn't help but smile. Maybe Oliver was right.
Leo and Oliver's first day of class went pretty well, and as the day was almost over, the principal walked in with a special assignment for the class.
"You have one day to work on your fashion piece, and it must be your own design. In 10 hours, you will be judged by the great fashion designer Gabriel Agreste, father of our very own Adrien Agreste," he announced, causing Adrien to rub the back of his head in embarrassment.
"In fact, Adrien will model the winning design at his next fashion show. The theme is *Derby Hats," the principal continued.
"Well, at least he said this thing is optional," Leo sighed in relief.
"What? You don't want to give it a try?" Oliver whispered to him.
"Dude, no. I'm bad at designs," Leo replied as he got up and walked over to Adrien. "Wow, dude, you and your dad must be a pretty big deal," Leo said.
"Yeah, I guess," Adrien sighed. "So, are you going to enter?"
"It's my first day. I think I'm going to take it easy, plus I want to show my cousin around town anyway," Leo said as they walked out of class and saw Alya looking at a book full of designs.
"Wow, Alya, you've got mad skills," Adrien said, causing Marinette to fall backward in surprise.
"Thanks, but I can't take the credit. Marinette designed all this," Alya explained.
"Wow, you're super talented. You've got a good chance of winning this," Adrien said.
"Well, uh... yeah, I like designs that go upwards," Marinette stammered, causing Alya to facepalm while Leo and Adrien looked at her, confused. "Uh, I mean thanks."
"And I thought my cousin was bad," Oliver muttered to himself.
"But anyway, see you guys later. Come on, Ollie," Leo said, walking out of the classroom.
"Right behind you, cuz," Oliver said, following his cousin.
"Well, good luck, Marinette. Maybe I'll be wearing your hat at my father's next photoshoot," Adrien said before walking off.
On the other side of the hallway, two girls were eavesdropping. One was a red-haired girl with glasses, Sabrina, and the other was a blonde girl with a ponytail, Chloé, the mayor's daughter.
"Did you hear how impressed he was?" Sabrina asked.
"Of course, I heard. Her? Win the contest? Please. Once Adrien sees my design, he'll have his father declare me the winner," Chloé said smugly.
"Yeah, you will, Chloé. You're a born champion. You'll win for sure," Sabrina said eagerly.
"Yeah, I will... once I get my hands on that sketchpad," Chloé said, eyeing Marinette's sketchpad deviously.
in the park overlooking the Eiffel Tower Marinette was trying to come up with a design for a derpy hat but was not having much luck.
"Geez it's hard to work under pressure." Marinette said when her kwami Tikki pops out of her bag.
"You save the world under pressure, designing a hat should be a piece of cake." Tikki said.
"A cake hat? Stylish and tasty." Marinette said laughing.
As Marinette comes up with design after design the pile of discarded paper gets bigger. As she was about to give up she notices a man sitting down at that bench calling lots
of Pigeons to him with a whistle.
As he starts feeding them a police officer comes over.
"Scram! Mr. Ramier we ghave told you time and again no feeding the pigeons! You have been banned from every park, now leave!" The Police ordered.
"But who will feed my poor pigeons?" He asks before being sent away.
"Poor man I almost feel sorry for him." Marinette said.
"He kinda looked like a bird man all he needed was a coat made of feathers.
"A feather jacket? Nice thinking Tikki." Marinette said.
By the river Mr. Ramier was sulking in sadness at what had just occurred when a black butterfly flies into his Pigeon whistle.
"Mr. Pigeon, I am Hawk Moth. Neither this Police Officer nor any other park keeper should stop you from taking care of your friends, what would Paris be without Pigeons?
What would Pigeons be without you?" Hawk Moth said as Mr. Ramier was akumatized.
As Leo and Oliver strolled through the bustling streets of Paris, Leo pointed out various spots with enthusiasm.
"See that stand over there? Best crêpes in Paris, hands down," Leo said with a smirk, nodding towards a small stand.
Oliver grinned, soaking in the lively atmosphere. "Paris is awesome, man. I can get used to this."
Leo chuckled. "Told you it's great here. But if you think that's good, wait until you try this place." He motioned towards a quaint bakery with a charming façade. Its windows displayed an array of delicious pastries, and the sign above read "Dupain-Cheng Boulangerie Patisserie."
"This bakery..." Leo began, "is where you'll get the best croissants in Paris. Marinette's parents own it."
Oliver raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Her parents own *this* place? Man, I'm already sold."
They entered the bakery, the little bell above the door chiming softly. Immediately, the warm scent of fresh bread and pastries surrounded them. Inside, the décor was cozy, with wooden counters and shelves lined with colorful cakes, tarts, and croissants.
Behind the counter stood Marinette's parents: Tom Dupain and Sabine Cheng. Tom was a tall, broad-shouldered man with a kind face, bushy brown mustache, and short-cropped hair. His apron stretched over his large frame as he worked the dough, his hands skillful yet gentle. Sabine, by contrast, was petite and graceful, with jet-black hair tied neatly into a bun, and warm, kind eyes. She was wiping the counter with a soft cloth when she spotted Leo and Oliver.
"Hello, boys!" Sabine greeted them warmly. Her voice was calm, welcoming. "What can we get for you today?"
"Hey, Mrs. Cheng," Leo said with a smile. "I'm showing my cousin around town and figured we'd stop by for some of your famous croissants."
Tom, who had been kneading dough, glanced over with a friendly chuckle. "Ah, Leo! You're practically part of the furniture here. Nice to see you again!" His deep, booming voice matched his cheerful demeanor.
Oliver, taking it all in, smiled awkwardly. "Uh, hey. I'm Oliver, Leo's cousin. He's been hyping this place up."
"Nice to meet you, Oliver!" Sabine replied kindly. "Leo always knows where to bring people when it comes to food."
Leo grinned, turning to Oliver. "Told you."
Sabine turned to the display case. "So, croissants? Or would you like to try something else?"
Oliver glanced at the pastries, then back at Leo. "Croissants sound good."
Tom nodded approvingly as Sabine moved to get their order. "You boys are in for a treat. These are fresh out of the oven."
As Sabine placed the warm, flaky croissants in a small paper bag, she handed them over with a smile. "Here you go. Enjoy, and come back anytime."
"Thanks, Mrs. Cheng," Leo said, taking the bag. "You guys make the best croissants in Paris. Hands down."
Sabine blushed slightly at the compliment. "You're too kind, Leo. Take care, boys!"
As they left the bakery, Leo handed Oliver a croissant. "Told you, man. These will change your life."
Oliver took a bite and nodded enthusiastically. "Wow... okay, you weren't kidding."
As the two sat down at a table outside, Leo glanced behind him and noticed a row of TVs playing the news.
"We interrupt this program for a breaking news story. Pigeons have taken over Paris. This is a major concern for authorities. We've just been informed that someone named Mr. Pigeon is making an announcement," the news anchor said, as the screen cut to a man dressed in a pigeon suit standing on top of the Eiffel Tower.
"Oh, dreary day for Parisians. Sorry to ruffle your feathers, but Paris belongs to the pigeons!" the man declared, making cooing sounds.
"You've got to be kidding me," Leo muttered before suddenly jumping up from his seat.
"Hey, Leo, you okay?" Oliver asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Yeah, I'm fine, but you need to head back to the comic book store right now, okay? I'll be right back; I just have to take care of something," Leo said hurriedly as he ran off.
"Hey, dude! Where are you going?" Oliver called after him, but it was too late. Leo had already turned the corner and disappeared from sight.
In a nearby alleyway, Leo opened his jacket, allowing Soll to fly out.
"You know, ditching your cousin like that is a pretty bad move, right?" Soll remarked, his phoenix wings flapping lightly.
"Yeah, I know, but Ladybug and Cat Noir might need my help, okay? Plus, with great power comes great responsibility," Leo said, causing Soll to stare at him with a flat expression.
"Really? Quoting a comic book?" Soll asked, unimpressed.
"Alright, leave me alone," Leo sighed. "Soll, flame on!" he yelled, as his necklace began to glow.
An intense burst of red and orange light erupted. Flames spiraled around him, starting at his feet and quickly rising, enveloping him in a swirling inferno. As the flames covered his body, his clothes ignited into fiery embers, transforming into his superhero suit piece by piece. His chest armor solidified into a glowing red and gold flame pattern, followed by his gloves and boots, which burst into fiery, molten metal.
His mask formed over his face as the flames intensified, wrapping around his head in a fiery blaze, and his cape glowed a brilliant orange as if made of fire itself.
Leo's twin swords materialized in his hands, forged from pure flame, as the flames receded, leaving behind Fireblaze, fully transformed, striking a superhero pose.
Meanwhile, Oliver was walking back to the comic book store, muttering to himself.
"I can't believe Leo left me like that. I don't even know my way around the city," Oliver grumbled. As he walked, he noticed an old man in a red shirt who had fallen in the middle of the road. Without hesitation, he decided to help.
"Are you alright, sir?" Oliver asked, helping the old man to his feet and guiding him across the street.
"Thank you, young man. That was very kind of you," the old man said, patting Oliver on the back.
"It was no trouble at all," Oliver replied, turning to leave. But before he could walk away, the old man stopped him and handed him a small box.
"Take this, as a token of my gratitude," the old man said.
"What's this for? I really don't need it, sir. It's not necessary," Oliver said, trying to hand the box back, but the old man firmly placed it back in his hands.
"You do need this, young man. Let's just say someone will need your help, and it's something... miraculous," the old man said mysteriously.
"Something miraculous? What do you—" Before Oliver could finish his sentence, the old man vanished into thin air.
"Weird," Oliver muttered to himself. He continued walking down the street, turning into an alleyway as he looked at the small box. Curiosity getting the best of him, he slowly opened it.
A bright white light emerged from the box, and when it faded, a small, wolf-like creature floated in the air.
"What the hell are you?!" Oliver yelled, panicking as the creature flew around him excitedly.
"Oh man, it's been ages since that box was opened! Wait, if I'm out, that means... oh great, Soll's probably been freed too. You must be my new holder! Hi, my name is Cloud, and I'm your Kwami!" the small creature said, introducing itself.
"Okay, okay, this has to be a dream. I probably hit my head when I helped that man," Oliver said, hyperventilating.
"Whoa, whoa, calm down! What's your name?" Cloud asked, trying to soothe him.
"My name's Oliver," he replied, still in shock.
"Nice to meet you, Oliver! Like I said, I'm Cloud, your Kwami. I give you superpowers—specifically ice powers. Your special ability is called 'Frostbite.' It'll allow you to release a frost mist that freezes your enemies in ice," Cloud explained.
"But why me? I don't get it. I just moved here, my cousin ditched me, and now I have these powers?" Oliver asked, confused.
"Listen, Oliver, I know it's strange right now, but you were chosen for a reason, just like your partner. Where there's fire, there's ice. Blaze and Inferno bring heat, but ice needs someone calm, collected, and level-headed—someone always thinking on their feet," Cloud explained.
Oliver muttered, "With great power comes great responsibility," to himself.
Cloud grinned, "So, you ready to save the world?"
"Okay... what do I have to do?" Oliver asked, more determined now.
"Just put on that bracelet you see in the box, and then say the words, 'Cloud, fangs out!'" Cloud instructed.
Taking a deep breath, Oliver nodded and put the bracelet on. "Cloud, fangs out!" he yelled, and as the words left his mouth, the bracelet began to glow.
an light. A swirl of icy mist surrounded him, and in an instant, his entire body was lifted off the ground. Snowflakes sparkled in the air as the transformation began.
A sleek white suit wrapped around his body, forming a skin-tight wolf-like design. The suit shimmered like fresh snow, its surface textured with faint patterns resembling fur. As the mist spiraled upward, blue lines streaked across the suit, glowing with energy, highlighting his transformation. His eyes, now glowing an icy blue, were hidden behind a sharp, angular wolf mask that formed over his face, adding to his mysterious new look.
Wolf ears emerged from the top of his head, their tips twitching as they fully formed, giving him heightened senses. As the transformation neared completion, a long, elegant wolf tail burst out from behind, its fur sleek and pristine, completing his new form.
Oliver landed back on the ground with a soft thud, the mist dissipating around him, leaving behind a calm, icy chill in the air. He looked down at himself in awe, feeling the raw power surging through his veins.
Oliver stared at his reflection in a nearby window, barely recognizing himself. "This... this is incredible. I look like... a wolf?"
He lifted his hand to examine the dagger that had materialized during his transformation. The end of the blade was shaped like a wolf's tooth, its sharp edges glinting in the light. "Oh man, this is awesome," he said, awe in his voice as he marveled at the weapon.
"Okay, let's do this," Oliver said to himself as he leaped from wall to wall, using his dagger to climb up to the rooftop. Then, with a lunge, he soared toward another rooftop, sprinting before leaping again. This time, he flew through the air, sailing over the buildings until he landed—face first—on the rooftop.
"Oof! Okay, I really need to figure out this jumping thing," he groaned.
"Whoa there, new guy, that was some landing," Cat Noir said with a smirk, noticing the new arrival.
"Yeah, I'm still learning the ropes," Oliver said, picking himself up.
"Whoa, so we have another one? I'm Cat Noir, what's your name?" Cat Noir asked, bowing playfully.
"My name is Frost Fang. It's nice to meet you, Cat Noir," Oliver replied.
"Frost Fang? I like it," Cat Noir said, just as a large flock of pigeons flew overhead, forming strange formations like airplanes.
"What the...?" Frost Fang said, watching the sky.
"It just keeps getting weirder," Ladybug said, landing gracefully nearby.
"Tell me about it," Fireblaze added, landing beside her.
"Birds of a feather flock together," Cat Noir quipped before letting out a sneeze. "Sorry, I'm allergic to feathers."
"That's helpful," Ladybug said sarcastically.
"Hey, don't be too hard on him; he's allergic," Fireblaze said with a grin before turning toward Frost Fang. "Uh, who are you, exactly?" he asked.
"Oh, Ladybug, Fireblaze, meet Frost Fang. He's here to help us," Cat Noir said.
"Help us? Thanks, Frost Fang, but we've handled things like this before," Ladybug said, sounding unsure.
"Ladybug, we literally went back in time yesterday and had trouble dealing with Timebreaker. We might need all the help we can get," Fireblaze pointed out.
"Actually, I'm here because my Kwami said that wherever there's fire, there's ice. So, I guess we're supposed to be partners, Fireblaze," Frost Fang explained.
"Well, okay, I guess I've got my own partner now. Great. Welcome to the team, I guess. Fireblaze and Frost Fang," Fireblaze said, shaking Frost Fang's hand.
"World's finest," Frost Fang replied with a grin.
"I'm thinking, since we all have Miraculouses, maybe we could be called the 'Miraculous Heroes' or the 'Miraculous Hero Force'," Cat Noir suggested.
"Let's just workshop that, Kitty," Ladybug said, rolling her eyes.
" But anyway These birds are only part of the problem. The park keepers are vanishing without a trace," Cat Noir said, surprising Ladybug.
"What? We have to track down Mr. Pigeon," Ladybug said, her eyes narrowing in focus.
"So, what's the plan?" Fireblaze asked.
"I don't know where he is, but I have an idea on how to get him to come to us," Ladybug said, her voice determined.
"Lead the way, I guess," Frost Fang said with a grin, ready for action.
In the park, Frost Fang wore a police cap awkwardly perched on his head.
"Uh, why am I the one who has to do this?" he asked, clearly not thrilled with his role.
"Hey, you're the new guy, so you gotta do the things we don't want to do," Cat Noir chuckled.
"Plus, you lost the game of rock-paper-scissors," Fireblaze added with a smirk.
"Wow, thanks. Best team ever," Frost Fang replied sarcastically.
"Just try to act natural," Ladybug advised as the three of them hid behind some trees, watching him.
As Frost Fang patrolled the park, none of them noticed a pigeon quietly observing them from a distance.
About an hour later, Frost Fang was still on his fake patrol.
"Nothing's happening. Maybe if I'd gone all out with the costume, he would've shown up," he muttered.
"Yeah, maybe you should've," Fireblaze teased, casually tossing a small fireball between his hands.
"He should be here by now. Where is he?" Ladybug wondered, just as Cat Noir let out a sneeze.
"Uh, guys, I think he's here!" Frost Fang shouted, noticing a massive flock of pigeons gathering.
"What the?!" Ladybug exclaimed as the pigeons swarmed around Frost Fang, lifting him off the ground.
"Come on, hurry!" Cat Noir called out as he, Fireblaze, and Ladybug chased after the birds, following them to the roof of a nearby hotel.
"Oh man, that's a lot of birds," Frost Fang said, looking at the sky swarming with pigeons.
"Where's that bird brain, Mr. Pigeon?" Cat Noir asked, scanning the area.
"Come out, Peggy Pitchy Pidgey!" Fireblaze called out mockingly.
"I don't know, but he has to be around here somewhere. And Fireblaze, can you cut that out?" Ladybug said, rolling her eyes.
"Sorry," Fireblaze replied as he, Ladybug, and Cat Noir walked over to join Frost Fang.
Above them, Mr. Pigeon watched from a rooftop while Hawk Moth's voice echoed in his mind.
"Another Miraculous holder? This just keeps getting more and more interesting. If you want to give Paris back to the pigeons for good, you must first rid the city of those four pests," Hawk Moth instructed.
In response, Mr. Pigeon grabbed his whistle. With one sharp blow, the pigeons swarmed around the heroes, trapping them in a whirlwind of feathers.
"I feel a lot like birdseed right now," Ladybug muttered, eyeing the flock around them.
"Got any ideas?" Cat Noir asked.
"You're the cat, don't you eat these things?" Ladybug quipped.
"Guys, this really isn't the time for jokes," Fireblaze cut in.
"Will you two knock it off!" Frost Fang said just as a cage came crashing down on them, trapping all four heroes inside.
"What the?!" Ladybug gasped, startled by the sudden turn of events.
They all looked up to see Mr. Pigeon gracefully descending, carried by more pigeons.
"Chirpy day! I'm so ruthless. Hand over your Miraculouses now, or face the wrath of my feathered friends," Mr. Pigeon taunted, as the pigeons took their positions, ready to unleash a very unpleasant attack.
"On the count of three, my pigeons will strike! You can still save yourselves if you surrender your Miraculouses. One, two—"
"Cat Noir, the bars!" Ladybug shouted.
"Cataclysm!" Cat Noir's ring glowed as dark energy surrounded his hand, and with one powerful swipe, the bars of the cage disintegrated, freeing them.
"Alright, let's pluck the feathers from this bird," Frost Fang said, drawing his dagger.
"Looks like the pigeon is actually a chicken," Cat Noir smirked.
"Time to roast this bird well done," Fireblaze said, pulling out his twin swords as they all advanced toward Mr. Pigeon, who was now backing away in fear.
"Me? Fly away? Never! I'm just... killing two birds with one stone!" Mr. Pigeon quickly blew his whistle, then jumped off the roof.
The heroes gasped as half of his pigeons caught him mid-air, while the other half dive-bombed toward them.
"Alright, time for my special move—Frostbite!" Frost Fang's bracelet glowed as he took a deep breath and unleashed a powerful frost blast, freezing all the pigeons in midair. They plummeted onto a nearby rooftop, encased in ice.
"Whoa, did you see that?" Cat Noir said, clearly impressed.
"Maybe he *is* a good teammate," Ladybug admitted.
"That was awesome, dude!" Fireblaze said, giving Frost Fang a fist bump.
"Well, that's one way to scare off a bunch of birds," Frost Fang chuckled, but then his bracelet started beeping, along with Cat Noir's ring.
"Uh oh, looks like we're about to transform back," Cat Noir said.
"Yeah, you guys wouldn't want to reveal your big secret," Ladybug added as they made their way down to the lobby, where several guests, including the Mayor (Chloé's dad), were trapped inside.
"Ladybug, Cat Noir, and Fire Blaze! Thank goodness! I'm in real danger—of losing money if my guests leave! You'll stop these pigeons, right?" the Mayor pleaded.
"Of course, but my friend and I have a few things to take care of first," Cat Noir replied.
"Oh, of course. Use the Royal Suite. Would you two prefer paper or a litter tray?" the Mayor asked.
"Uh, no thanks, but do you have any fish?" Frost Fang asked.
"Yeah, no need for litter. But could I have some camembert?" Cat Noir added as they got into the elevator.
The Mayor looked at Ladybug in confusion, but all she did was shrug, and Fire Blaze slipped outside for a bit.
Once outside, Fire Blaze de-transformed back into Leo and Soll.
"Man, this is getting harder and harder," Leo sighed, handing Soll a chili pepper.
"I know, but you're doing great. Plus, now you have a partner, like Ladybug and Cat Noir. You're Fire Blaze, and you've got Frost Fang on your team," Soll said with a smile, biting into the chili pepper.
"Yeah, I should probably call Oliver and let him know I'll be a little late," Leo said, taking out his phone to call his cousin.
Meanwhile, in the Royal Suite, Frost Fang and Cat Noir rushed in and slammed the door behind them.
"Thank you!" Cat Noir said, just as there was a knock at the door.
"Here's your fish, sir. How would you like your camembert?"
"Runny!" Cat Noir shouted, as Frost Fang dashed into the bathroom with the fish, just as the timer on his bracelet went off. Frost Fang transformed back into Oliver, with Cloud by his side.
"Oh man, that was something else," Cloud groaned.
"Cloud, what the heck was that? I mean, I froze all those pigeons! That power was insane," Oliver said, still amazed.
"Like I said, Oliver, that's the power of the Miraculous," Cloud replied, munching on some fish.
"This whole thing gets weirder with every turn. Can't we just leave it to Ladybug, Cat Noir, and Fire Blaze? Those guys seem like pros," Oliver asked.
"Oliver, it's your first time, and you're nervous, but you'll get better in no time. And by the way, Fire Blaze isn't a pro either. Trust me, you and him are more alike than you think. You guys are new to this, but you're not alone. You've got Fire Blaze as your partner, so don't stress. Keep your chin up," Cloud said, finishing his food.
"Thanks, Cloud," Oliver said, just as his phone rang. He answered it, and it was Leo on the other end.
As Oliver answered the phone, he took a deep breath, trying to calm his nerves after the craziness that had just unfolded.
"Hey, Leo," Oliver said, his voice casual, though he was still catching his breath. He glanced over at Cloud, who raised an eyebrow, listening in.
"Hey, Oliver," Leo replied, standing outside near the building, glancing around to make sure no one was nearby,. "Where are you right now?"
"Oh, uh… I'm back at the comic store," Oliver lied smoothly, his heart pounding as he looked out the window of the Royal Suite. "Just sorting through some old issues, you know."
Cloud smirked knowingly but stayed silent as Oliver continued. Leo, meanwhile, nodded, even though Oliver couldn't see him.
"Really? Well, I just swung by school to pick up some homework I forgot," Leo lied back, glancing over his shoulder to make sure Soll wasn't paying attention. "Kind of crazy out here, though. Weather's been all over the place."
"Yeah, it's wild," Oliver said, trying to keep his voice steady. "It's been kind of stormy over by the store, too." He looked out the window again, seeing nothing but clear skies and pigeons flying past.
Leo chuckled nervously. "Right? You'd think something big was going on. How's the comic store? Everything good?"
"Oh, you know, same old stuff. Just keeping busy," Oliver said, glancing at Cloud, who was trying not to laugh. "What about school? Anything exciting?"
"Nah, just the usual boring stuff," Leo replied, shifting on his feet. "I'm just trying to catch up on things, but it's nothing special."
"Yeah, I feel you," Oliver said, looking down at his bracelet, now powered down after his transformation. "Things have been… a little hectic on my end, too."
"I can imagine," Leo said, trying to sound casual. "We should hang out soon, maybe after all this craziness settles down."
"Definitely," Oliver agreed, nodding. "Let's meet up once things calm down a bit. Seems like there's a lot going on for both of us right now."
"Yeah, for sure," Leo said, feeling a little pressure as Soll fly over toward him. "Anyway, I gotta get back to my 'homework.' Talk later?"
"Same here. Catch you later, man!" Oliver said quickly, hanging up just as Cloud shot him another look.
Oliver let out a sigh of relief. "That was close. I hate lying to him."
Cloud chuckled, crossing his arms. "Don't worry, you'll tell him eventually. For now, it's just part of the job. Besides, that 'homework' excuse was pretty weak—sounds like he's dealing with something too."
Oliver shook his head. "You think so?"
"Definitely," Cloud said with a smirk. "You're not the only one hiding something."
Meanwhile, outside, Leo pocketed his phone, letting out a sigh of relief.
"Everything good?" Soll asked, noticing Leo's tension.
"Yeah, just catching up with family," Leo said, forcing a smile. "Everything's fine."
"Alright, let's join the others," Soll said.
" soll Flame on!" Leo called out, his necklace glowing as he transformed into Fire Blaze.
Back inside the hotel
"We better suit up," Oliver said before transforming back into Frost Fang.
"About time you finished," Cat Noir said as Frost Fang stepped out, seeing both him and Ladybug waiting.
"Yeah, sorry it took me so long. I had to take care of something," Frost Fang explained just as Fire Blaze came back into the hotel.
"I found out where they're all heading. Ready to go, dog boy?" Ladybug smirked.
"Hey, I'm a wolf, not a dog," Frost Fang growled as Fire Blaze walked over and patted him on the back.
"It's cool, now let's do this," Fire Blaze said with determination in his eyes.
They followed the pigeons to the Grand Palais, a historic exhibition hall and museum. Inside, they saw all the park officials Mr. Pigeon had abducted.
"Alright, what's the plan?" Frost Fang asked as Cat Noir sneezed.
"Dude, cover your mouth," Fire Blaze said.
"My pigeon radar is on high alert," Cat Noir replied.
"But where are all the pigeons?" Frost Fang asked, looking around.
"I have no idea. I'm checking everywhere," Fire Blaze said.
"Hang on, I have an idea," Ladybug said, leading them to the roof. "Listen, Frost Fang, you're new, so just so you know, the bird call Mr. Pigeon uses has an akuma. If we can destroy it, all of this will be fixed."
Ladybug explained as they found themselves right above Mr. Pigeon.
"Here's the plan: Cat Noir opens the window, I yank him up here, and you grab his bird call," Ladybug said.
Fire Blaze and Frost Fang nodded as Cat Noir opened the window. But as he did, pigeon feathers flew out, causing him to sneeze. The sneeze startled Ladybug, and she missed her grab, causing Mr. Pigeon to notice them.
"So much for the element of surprise," Ladybug muttered as they jumped down to attack.
As the four of them charged, Mr. Pigeon called his birds, forming two giant fists.
"Come closer, I have a bone to peck with you," Mr. Pigeon taunted, ready to fight.
"I'd be honored," Cat Noir said, just before Mr. Pigeon swung his arm, knocking him and Ladybug back.
"Save us, Ladybug!" one of the park managers cried out.
"Time for you, dog breath!" Mr. Pigeon charged at Frost Fang, who drew his dagger and blocked the attack, pushing him back.
"Come on, show me what you've got!" Mr. Pigeon sneered, throwing more pigeon fists at Frost Fang. Frost Fang kept blocking with his dagger until he got smacked and slammed into the wall.
"Any last words?" Mr. Pigeon said, raising a giant pigeon hammer.
"Yeah, just one—Underroos!" Frost Fang yelled, catching Mr. Pigeon off guard.
"Under what?" Mr. Pigeon asked, confused, before Fire Blaze came in with his twin swords, slashing Mr. Pigeon and kicking him back.
"Hey, I thought pigeons were supposed to stick together!" Mr. Pigeon said, stumbling.
"Sorry, featherhead, this bird already has a partner," Fire Blaze quipped, before glancing at Frost Fang. "Cover your eyes!"
"Solar Flare Burst!" Fire Blaze shouted as his necklace glowed. A small sun formed in his hands, and he unleashed it, exploding in a blinding flash of light in front of Mr. Pigeon.
"What the—?!" Mr. Pigeon yelled, covering his eyes and waving his pigeons around wildly before Frost Fang kicked him, sending him flying across the room and crashing into the ground.
As the three continued fighting, Ladybug got back on her feet. "Lucky Charm!" she called, throwing her yo-yo into the air. A coin materialized from the light.
"A coin? What am I supposed to do with this?" she asked, confused. Then, she looked around—her gaze shifted between Frost Fang, a nearby vending machine, and the coin. Suddenly, it all clicked. "Frost Fang!" Ladybug ran toward him.
As Mr. Pigeon was about to throw another pigeon fist, Frost Fang leaped into the air and kicked him back. Fire Blaze charged in, combining his twin swords into a staff and spinning it, creating a fire tornado that blasted Mr. Pigeon even further away.
Ladybug quickly wrapped her yo-yo string around Mr. Pigeon's legs, and Frost Fang cupped his hands, launching her into the air. She tied the yo-yo around a metal beam and used the coin in the vending machine, which dispensed a bag of popcorn.
"Cat Noir!" Ladybug tossed the bag into the air, and Cat Noir threw his staff, destroying it and spreading popcorn all over Mr. Pigeon.
"Snack time!" Ladybug shouted as the birds flew toward the popcorn. Distracted, Mr. Pigeon dropped his bird call.
"Cat Noir, grab it!" Ladybug ordered. Cat Noir reached for it, but sneezed again, dropping it. Ladybug gasped, but Fire Blaze swooped in, picking up the bird call and tossing it to Frost Fang.
Frost Fang grinned and slashed the bird call with his dagger. A black butterfly emerged from the broken call.
"No more evil doing for you, little akuma. Time to de-evilize!" Ladybug spun her yo-yo, capturing the akuma. When she released it, a white butterfly flew away. "Bye-bye, little butterfly. Miraculous Ladybug!" she called, as red lights shot out, restoring everything to normal and returning the park managers to their original locations. Mr. Ramier also returned to his usual self.
"Huh? Where am I?" he asked, confused.
"Pound it!" the four heroes said, fist-bumping.
"Wretched pigeons, wretched Ladybug! I'll destroy every one of you!" Hawk Moth roared in frustration from afar.
At the front gate of the school, Oliver was sitting on the steps with Cloud on his shoulder.
"You know, Oliver, you did pretty good for your first time being a hero," Cloud said.
"Thanks, Cloud. I'm not gonna lie, it felt pretty good saving that man back there," Oliver replied.
"So, do you still have your doubts about this whole hero thing?" Cloud asked.
"A little, and it's going to take me a while to get used to it, but you know what? I'm in," Oliver said.
A smile appeared on Cloud's face. "Well then, looks like we're a team."
"Guess so," Oliver smiled before Cloud went into his pocket as Leo walked over.
"Hey, cuz. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to leave you there, dude. I just had to do something really, really important," Leo said.
"Dude, it's fine. I completely understand. We're family, man. If you don't want to tell me, it's fine, just tell me when you can. You know you can trust me with anything, right?" Oliver said.
"Yeah, definitely, Leo and Oliver," Leo responded.
"World's finest," Oliver said.
"Pound it," they both said, fist-bumping.
As they were about to go inside the school, they heard a familiar voice. "Hey, you guys!" They turned to see Alya running toward them.
"What's up, Alya?" Leo asked.
"You guys are never gonna believe this," Alya said, taking out her phone and showing a picture of Ladybug, Cat Noir, Fire Blaze, and Frost Fang. "Ladybug has another new teammate. First Fire Blaze, now Frost Fang!"
"Whoa, that's pretty cool," Leo said, pretending to be impressed.
"Yeah, amazing," Oliver added, also pretending.
"I'll say! Views on the Ladyblog have hit an all-time high because of this guy," Alya said, walking forward.
Since her eyes were glued to her phone, she didn't notice the last step, misplacing her foot and causing her to fall backward. "Whoa!"
Oliver saw this and moved quickly, catching her as she fell. As they looked into each other's eyes, time seemed to stand still.
A small blush appeared on both their faces.
Oliver helped her up. "Uh, you okay?"
Alya shook her head, snapping out of it. "Yeah, I'm fine. Uh, thanks a lot back there."
"No problem," Oliver said.
"So, want to go see Marinette's design?" Alya asked, pointing to the hat contest inside.
As Alya smiled and waved at them, she headed inside the school, her phone still in hand. Oliver watched her walk away for a moment before turning back to Leo, trying to act nonchalant.
Leo raised an eyebrow, grinning. "Well, well, well... What was that, huh?" he teased, nudging Oliver playfully.
Oliver tried to play it cool. "What do you mean?"
Leo smirked. "Oh, come on, dude! I saw the whole thing. You and Alya, staring into each other's eyes like it's some kind of movie. You even blushed! You can't tell me there's nothing going on there."
Oliver rolled his eyes, trying to shrug it off. "It was nothing, Leo. I just caught her before she fell. That's it."
"Yeah, suuuure," Leo said, his grin growing wider. "You didn't even let go of her right away, either! And what was that blush about, huh? I bet you were imagining her saying something romantic or—"
"Oh, please," Oliver interrupted, smirking now. "You're one to talk. Don't think I forgot about that time with Marinette. You were practically stumbling over your words like a nervous wreck, and I definitely saw some blushing then, too."
Leo's face turned red as he shot Oliver a look. "Whoa, whoa! That was different. I was... I was just caught off guard, okay?" he said, trying to brush it off, but clearly flustered. "Marinette's... uh... she's cool. I was just being friendly."
Oliver chuckled, raising his hands in mock surrender. "Right, just friendly. Totally. But hey, if you want to keep pretending, that's fine by me."
Leo narrowed his eyes at Oliver. "You know what? You're lucky I don't spill all the details of what just happened with Alya to the whole school."
Oliver shrugged, still smiling. "Go ahead. Just know that I'll have plenty of stories to share about you and Marinette."
The two stared at each other for a moment before both of them broke into laughter, their teasing easing into a lighthearted moment.
"Alright, alright," Leo said, giving Oliver a playful punch on the arm. "We'll call it even... for now."
"Deal," Oliver replied with a grin, rubbing his arm. "But don't think you're off the hook completely."
They walked toward the school entrance, still chuckling, when Leo glanced over his shoulder. "Hey, by the way... you should totally ask Alya out. You know, before she runs into someone else who catches her when she falls."
Oliver shook his head, smiling. "We'll see. But first, let's go check out Marinette's design before you get distracted again."
Leo gave him a mock salute. "Lead the way, Mr. Hero."
With that, the two cousins headed inside the school, teasing each other all the way.
Before the contest was about to start, Leo and Oliver noticed the other designs. Rose and Juleka had created a sort of steampunk design on their hats, while Chloé seemed to have made a feather version of her hat.
Alya had her phone out and was calling Marinette, but no one was answering. "Where is she?" Alya asked.
"I hope Marinette shows up soon; the contest is about to start," Leo said.
"Yeah, let's hope so," Oliver replied when a woman with black hair and glasses approached the principal.
"Hello, Mr. Damocles. I am Mr. Agreste's executive assistant, Natalie," she said, introducing herself.
"Hello, Miss. Pardon me, but where is Mr. Agreste?" Mr. Damocles asked.
Natalie held up a tablet showing a man with blonde hair and glasses. "I'm here."
Surprised at the fact that he was not there in person, Mr. Damocles looked down at the tablet. "Oh, hello, Mr. Agreste. Welcome to our school."
"Adrien, take Natalie around," he said to his son.
Adrien led Natalie toward Rose and Juleka's design first. As he examined it, Marinette ran to her stand with her design in a box.
"Wow, that was close," Oliver said.
"Where have you been? Do you have your hat?" Alya asked.
"Yep, here." Marinette lifted the lid to reveal that her hat was exactly the same as Chloé's hat.
"What the...?" Leo said, confused.
"Something wrong?" Marinette asked.
"It's the same as Chloé's hat," Alya said, looking at Chloé's design.
"What? Oh, that thieving little brat!" Marinette exclaimed.
"That's just low," Leo said, watching Chloé show off Marinette's design as her own.
"Want me to take care of it?" Alya asked.
"I think I can handle this," Marinette said with a grin, confusing them.
Natalie and Adrien made their way to Marinette's hat, and when Mr. Agreste saw her design, a silent look appeared on his face.
"Turn the tablet back to Ms. Bourgeois's hat," he said. Natalie did so and saw that they were the same. "Is this a joke?"
Chloé fake gasped. "No fair! Marinette copied my design! Scandalous!" she said, fake sobbing.
"I apologize for the situation, Mr. Agreste, but I can prove this derpy hat is my design," Marinette said, getting his attention.
"Go on," he replied.
"Everything is handmade, from the embroidery to the weaving and the stitching. All done by myself, and there's a special detail that only a true designer knows about. I signed mine." Marinette turned the hat over to reveal her signature.
Leo walked over to Chloé's hat and turned it over to reveal Marinette's signature. "Well, how did this get here?" he said, causing Chloé to run off crying.
"Exquisite creation. You have the laboring hands of a hat maker, Miss..."
"Marinette," Adrien said.
"Congratulations on your design, Miss Marinette. You're the winner," Mr. Agreste announced.
Marinette and Alya smiled. "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Marinette said, excited.
"Adrien will wear your derpy hat in our next advertising campaign," Mr. Agreste said.
Adrien reached over to grab the hat, touching Marinette's hands in the process. "Awesome job, Marinette," he said.
Marinette smiled as Adrien put the hat on, but once he did, he let out a sneeze.
"Sorry, I'm allergic to feathers," Adrien said before sneezing again.
Oliver looked at his new friends and then at his bracelet. *You know, I think I'm going to like it here* he thought.
Back at Brown's Comics, Leo was getting ready to go to bed when he heard police sirens blaring in the distance. A bank robbery was happening nearby.
"You've got to be kidding me! I can't catch a break!" Leo exclaimed as Soll flew over.
"All right, it's time to—" Leo was about to say when the door opened, revealing Oliver.
"Okay, I think Leo's asleep. I can transform in here," Oliver began to say before he noticed Leo.
They both stared at each other, each surprised to see the other, along with their Kwamis as well.