Chapter 4: Pharaoh
Hey everyone, I'm back with a new chapter! I'm happy to see people really enjoying Miraculous Tales of Fireblaze and Frost Fang. I had a lot of fun writing this chapter, especially the fight scenes. Everything that happens here is in self-defense, and Ladybug will set things right at the end. This is a new version with a fresh intro and a new transformation sequence—I hope you guys like the updates! Plus, there's a surprise at the end. Huge thanks to Cloud4012 for helping me with my OC and everything else. Be sure to follow him and kival737101 as well. Sit back, relax, review, and enjoy!
It's been a stressful few weeks since Leo and Oliver discovered each other's secret identities. Things have slightly improved, especially their teamwork with the constant on-and-off superhero duties. They've been busy catching akumatized villains and handling other street crimes. Now, it's the weekend, but it hasn't been very relaxing for Fireblaze and Frost Fang.
The streets of Paris were bustling, full of activity when suddenly a loud explosion erupted from a nearby bank. The front doors flew open, and a masked robber darted out, clutching a bag overflowing with cash.
From a rooftop above, Fireblaze and Frost Fang watched the scene unfold. The thief sprinted down an alley, his escape attempt already in motion.
"There he is," Fireblaze said, his eyes narrowing as flames flickered at his feet. "Heading toward Rue de la Paix. I'll cut him off from the front."
Frost Fang's voice crackled through their comms, his usual smirk evident even over the connection. "I'll take the back route and box him in. Let's wrap this up quickly; I've got plans."
Fireblaze rolled his eyes as he launched himself into the air, flames propelling him across the rooftops. "You always have plans, Ollie. Stay focused."
In a blazing streak, Fireblaze soared through the air, landing on the street just ahead of the robber. The thief skidded to a halt, his eyes wide with surprise at the fiery hero blocking his path. Without a word, he turned to run the other way—but Frost Fang was already there, descending from above with the cold wind at his back. As his boots touched the ground, the air around him chilled, frost spreading across the street.
"End of the line," Frost Fang said, drawing out his dagger, glowing with ice-cold energy.
Panicked, the robber fumbled with a stolen energy weapon, firing wildly in every direction. Fireblaze pulled out his twin swords and easily deflected the shots.
"We can do this the easy way, or the hard way!" Fireblaze warned, stepping forward as the flames around him flared.
The robber aimed desperately at Frost Fang, but the ice-wielding hero moved too fast. Frost Fang dodged effortlessly, a smirk crossing his face as he sent a blast of frost toward the ground. The street beneath the robber's feet froze instantly, causing him to slip and lose his balance.
"Looks like you picked the hard way," Frost Fang said, his voice icy.
"Dude, did you just use your superpower?" Fireblaze asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Yeah, why not?" Frost Fang replied.
"You were supposed to save that for the actual big fights! This guy's just a regular robber," Fireblaze muttered.
"Well, I'm sorry, but I told you I had plans today," Frost Fang shot back.
"Okay, okay, fine," Fireblaze sighed.
The thief struggled against the growing ice trapping his legs, but Fireblaze was already in motion. With a burst of fiery speed, he closed the distance, his twin swords ablaze. He swung, forcing the robber to dodge frantically, his weapon sparking in his trembling hands.
Frost Fang approached, his footsteps leaving frost marks behind. "You know, for a guy who's supposed to have plans, you sure do take your time," Fireblaze quipped.
"I prefer quality over speed," Frost Fang said, grinning as he leaned against a nearby wall, watching Fireblaze subdue the now-disarmed robber.
With the villain incapacitated, the two heroes stood over him, exchanging a satisfied glance.
"Another day, another crook," Fireblaze said, sheathing his swords.
"Maybe next time it'll be more of a challenge," Frost Fang added with a smirk. "Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got somewhere to be."
"Wait a minute," Fireblaze said, holding up his fist.
"Oh yeah," Frost Fang replied.
"Pound it," the two heroes said in unison as they fist-bumped.
"Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm outta here," Frost Fang said, jumping away.
"So much for teamwork," Fireblaze muttered as he handed the robber over to the cops.
Miraculous Tales of Fireblaze and Frost Fang 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.
And In the daytime, I'm Oliver, just a cool kid with an amazing life.
Oliver is shown skating through the streets, grinning confidently.
but There's something about us that no one knows yet because we have a secret!
Leo transforms into Fireblaze, flames swirling around him as he ignites his powers. Oliver transforms into Frost Fang, icy winds swirling around him as snowflakes form.
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. Frost Fang joins him, riding a wave of ice, drawing his frost-coated daggers.
Oh-oh-oh, when the cold sets in,
Oh-oh-oh, let the fight begin,
Oh-oh-oh, with ice and snow,
We'll freeze the foe!
Frost Fang casts a powerful ice blast, creating an icy barrier to protect his teammates, then slides across the frozen ground to deliver a swift attack alongside Fireblaze.
Miraculous, we light the sky!
Ready to fight when danger is high!
Miraculous, the fire within!
With power and heart, we'll always win!
Fireblaze swings his swords while Frost Fang sends icicles flying at the villain. Their combined powers create a swirling vortex of fire and ice.
By day we hide, just playing it cool,
But when we fight, we bend the rules,
We'll burn so bright, and freeze the ground,
No villain's safe, when we're around!
Fireblaze summons a glowing sun, while Frost Fang summons a storm of ice. Their attacks combine, sending fire and frost blasting through the villain's defenses.
Oh-oh-oh, the cold is biting strong,
Oh-oh-oh, but with Fireblaze, we can't go wrong!*
Oh-oh-oh, and when we feel the ice,
That's when we strike twice!
Frost Fang and Fireblaze charge alongside Ladybug and Cat Noir. Their teamwork is flawless as they take down the villain with their powers perfectly synchronized.
Miraculous, we light the sky!
Ready to fight when danger is high!
Miraculous, the fire and frost!
With power and heart, we'll never be lost!
Fireblaze lands the final fiery blow, while Frost Fang freezes the villain's weapon. Cat Noir uses his staff to knock the weapon out of the villain's hands, allowing Ladybug to capture the Akuma. The city returns to normal as they fist bump.
There's no stopping us,
With fire and frost combined,
We'll protect the world,
One battle at a time!
Fireblaze and Frost Fang stand on a rooftop at sunrise, looking out over Paris. Ladybug and Cat Noir stand beside them, ready for the next challenge.
Miraculous, we light the way!
Fighting for justice every day!
Miraculous, the flame and frost,
With Ladybug and Cat Noir, we're never lost!
Leo and Oliver de-transform back into their normal selves, smiling at each other as they head to school with their friends.
Miraculous!
Back at Brown's Comics, Fireblaze jumped through his window and landed in his room.
" soll Flame off," Fireblaze said as he transformed back into Leo.
"Well, that wasn't an interesting weekend," Soll remarked, flying over to the mini fridge, opening it, and grabbing a chili pepper to eat.
"Yeah, but I can't believe Oliver ditched me like that. Ever since we found out each other's identities, I thought we were supposed to get closer, not drift apart," Leo said, lying down on his bed.
"Didn't you do the same thing when he first arrived in Paris? Maybe this is payback," Soll said with a teasing tone.
"He did say he had plans, so I don't know... Maybe I'm overthinking it. I should probably check the Ladyblog to take my mind off things," Leo said as he pulled up Alya's latest video.
"Hey peeps! Alya here, bringing you the one and only Ladyblog. Huh, what's that?" Alya glanced up toward the sky where a helicopter was flying, and Ladybug was apparently hitching a ride with her yo-yo wrapped around it. As Ladybug flew by, something fell from her and landed right in front of Alya.
"Ladybug in action! Hang on, we're going for a ride," Alya said, picking up the object. She gasped. "Freak out! This isn't just any book—it's a 10th-grade history textbook. I should know because I have the exact same one! Could Ladybug be a high school student in real life?" Alya asked excitedly.
"Whoa, Ladybug in my class? What if she and Cat Noir are really my classmates?" Leo wondered aloud.
"Let this be a warning to you and Oliver—always make sure to cover your tracks when you're out on a mission," Soll said wisely.
"Oh man, Alya's probably going to cling to that book like it's her lifeline," Leo muttered.
"Leo, no one can find out the identities of you, Oliver, Ladybug, or Cat Noir. We have to get that book back to Ladybug," Soll said, growing serious.
"How am I supposed to do that?" Leo asked, sitting up.
As Oliver walked into the room with Cloud on his shoulder, munching on some fish, he looked over at Leo.
"What's up, cuz? What's going on?" Oliver asked.
"First of all, how were your plans?" Leo asked.
"They were fine. Sorry, dude, but I had to grab something for you, actually," Oliver said, surprising Leo.
"For me?" Leo asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Yeah, well, since I'm living here now and we're officially partners—now that we know each other's secret identities—I thought we should have communicators for when we're not on hero duty," Oliver explained, pulling out two devices and handing one to Leo.
"Is this a PDA device?" Leo asked, examining the red and black one in his hand.
"Yeah, I've got a friend back in New York who hooked me up with one of these. I asked for two, and when they asked why, I just told them, 'You owe me.' So, they built two for us. Now, whenever Hawk Moth sends another Akuma, we'll get alerts on our PDAs," Oliver explained.
Leo looked down at the sleek PDA in his hand, turning it over as he processed what Oliver had just said.
"Man, this is awesome!" Leo grinned, admiring the design. "This will definitely make things easier, especially when we're not patrolling together."
Oliver nodded, smiling. "Exactly. We can stay connected and plan better. Plus, it's not just for hero stuff. You can reach me whenever. I mean, we're partners now, right?"
Leo smirked, sitting down on his bed. "Yeah, partners. I guess that means no more ditching me in the middle of missions, huh?"
Oliver chuckled, leaning against the wall. "Hey, I had plans, okay? But I won't leave you hanging again. Promise."
Leo playfully rolled his eyes. "You better not. I might just fireblast you next time."
"Yeah, yeah," Oliver laughed, crossing his arms. "Well, you won't have any reason to. With these communicators, we'll always be a step ahead of Hawk Moth."
Leo stood up, pacing as his mind raced. "We'll have to test them out, make sure they're foolproof. I don't want to risk anything going wrong in the middle of a fight."
"Don't worry. They're solid. My friend knows his tech," Oliver assured, patting his own PDA. "We've got this."
Leo smiled, feeling more confident about their partnership. "Alright then. Looks like we're leveling up. Thanks, man."
"No problem," Oliver replied, giving Leo a friendly nudge. "Now, let's see what kind of trouble we can prevent."
Leo nodded in agreement, but his expression quickly turned serious. "Speaking of trouble... we need to get Ladybug's textbook back before Alya goes on a conspiracy spree. She's already posting about it on her blog."
"Yeah, about that..." Oliver began, hesitating. "Alya actually invited me to the Louvrebecause she and Marinette think they found something that could reveal Ladybug's secret identity. She wanted me to help her investigate."
Leo frowned. "And you weren't going to tell me about this?"
Oliver shrugged. "Well, you know how you get around Marinette," he teased, causing Leo to blush.
"That doesn't matter right now," Leo said, trying to shake off his embarrassment. "We need to get that book back, okay?"
"Then let's go and get that book back," Soll and Cloud chimed in unison.
Leo and Oliver exchanged a determined nod, understanding their mission as they prepared to set off.
At the Louvre, Leo and Oliver were waiting by the entrance when Alya and Marinette approached them.
"Oliver, I'm so glad you're here," Alya said.
"Yeah, I hope you don't mind that I brought Leo along," Oliver replied.
"Not at all! The more, the merrier. Besides, I'm *this* close to figuring out who Ladybug is," Alya said with a grin.
"How do you plan on doing that when she's using a book every high school student uses?" Marinette asked.
"Nope! Only our school uses that particular book. I just need to figure out who lost theirs last week. There are 43 girls in our class, not counting myself," Alya explained.
"Wow, you've really done your research," Oliver said, impressed.
"Yeah, maybe a little too well," Leo muttered to himself.
"Yep! And once I figure out Ladybug, finding out who Cat Noir, Fireblaze, and Frost Fang are will be a snap," Alya added confidently.
"Uh, don't you mean 42, not counting you *or* me?" Marinette pointed out.
Alya turned to Marinette. "I don't know, someone didn't bring their book to class last week."
"What?! But you know I always forget my stuff!" Marinette panicked, catching Leo's attention.
Alya nudged her playfully. "I'm just messing with you. I'll drop you from my list—*after* you bring your book to class," she said with a wink as they all entered the exhibit.
As they wandered through the exhibit, Leo found himself walking next to Marinette. He glanced at her nervously, his heart beating a little faster than usual. He opened his mouth to say something, but nothing came out at first. After a moment, he finally managed to speak.
"So, uh... Marinette," Leo started, rubbing the back of his neck awkwardly. "Do you, um... think Alya's really going to figure out who Ladybug is?"
Marinette chuckled softly, her eyes darting away for a moment. "Alya's determined, but... I think Ladybug's secrets are pretty safe. She's good at keeping them."
"Yeah, totally... she's, uh, really good at that." Leo nodded quickly, not entirely sure if they were still talking about Ladybug. He glanced down at his feet and then back up at Marinette. "I-I mean, if you were, you know, in that situation, y-you'd be great at keeping a secret too."
Marinette smiled, her cheeks warming a little. "Thanks, Leo. That's sweet of you to say."
Just then, as they turned a corner to admire a display, Marinette's foot caught on the edge of a low pedestal. "Whoa!" she exclaimed, stumbling forward.
Without thinking, Leo reached out, catching her by the waist just before she could fall. Their eyes met, both surprised by the sudden closeness. Marinette's heart raced as she found herself pressed against Leo, his hands steadying her.
"Uh, s-sorry! I didn't—" Leo stammered, his face turning red as he quickly released her.
"No, no, it's fine!" Marinette quickly reassured him, her own cheeks now a light shade of pink. "That was... um, kind of you."
"Yeah... just an instinct, I guess," Leo replied, rubbing the back of his neck again, trying to play it cool but feeling anything but. He stole a quick glance at her, and their eyes met for a split second, making them both look away at the same time, each trying to hide the growing blush on their faces.
"That's the second time you saved me. Thanks," Marinette said.
"Yeah, yeah, uh... let's, um, go find the others," Leo replied, running off.
As they walked through the exhibit, a teenager with brown hair and glasses rushed past, accidentally bumping into Alya, who stumbled backward. Before she could hit the floor, Oliver caught her just in time.
Alya blushed softly. "Uh, thanks, Oliver."
"N-No problem," Oliver replied, his cheeks turning red as well.
"Oh, thank goodness, it's safe," the teen said, picking up an object that had nearly slipped from his grasp.
"Uh, I'm okay too, by the way," Alya muttered, slightly offended.
"Sorry about that," the boy said before glancing at them. "Hey, aren't you four in the same class as Alix? I'm her older brother, Jalil. So, are you into King Tut too?" Without waiting for an answer, he spotted his father and ran off.
"What's with that guy?" Oliver asked, still holding Alya steady.
"Beats me," Alya replied, brushing herself off. She turned to Marinette. "So, Marinette, you said there was something here that had to do with Ladybug?"
"Uh, yeah, it's over there," Marinette pointed towards a large tapestry hanging nearby.
"Is that even possible?" Leo asked, squinting at the intricate designs.
"Only one way to find out," Oliver said, stepping closer.
As the group studied the hieroglyphics, Jalil and his father approached behind them.
"You see, Father, it's all right here," Jalil explained, gesturing to the fresco. "It shows Tutankhamun and his wife, Nefertiti, and how he wanted to bring her back to life. The Sun God Ra accepted a new wife as a sacrifice to restore her."
"Yes, Jalil, I know all of that. I am the director of this exhibit, after all," his father responded dryly.
"But no one has ever deciphered the full ritual. I have, and I'm certain of it," Jalil insisted.
"Sounds like someone else who has wild theories," Marinette whispered to Alya, teasing.
"You just wait! My Ladybug theories are going to blow your mind, you'll see," Alya grinned, confident.
"Still, you gotta give the guy credit," Oliver chimed in. "Even if it makes zero sense."
"Yeah, you're telling me," Leo added. "I don't even understand half of what he's saying, to be honest."
Jalil's father sighed. "Jalil, frescos like these are usually just artistic representations of legends. They aren't real."
"But this one is real, and I can prove it!" Jalil said, determined.
"And how exactly do you plan to prove that?" his father asked, folding his arms.
"I just need Tutankhamun's scepter," Jalil explained, reaching toward the artifact. "Once I recite the spell, I'll bring Nefertiti back."
His father quickly stopped him. "Are you insane? I'd lose my job in an instant! That scepter is a priceless artifact, not a toy."
"But, Father, what if King Tut truly figured out how to bring his wife back?" Jalil pleaded.
"Get your head out of these ancient scrolls and focus on the real world," his father scolded before storming off, leaving Jalil standing there, dejected.
Jalil watched his father walk away, his heart sinking as he dropped his papers in frustration.
Meanwhile, at his lair, Hawk Moth observed the situation unfold. "There's nothing wrong with living out a fantasy... especially when I can make it come true," he said, sending out an Akuma. "Fly, my little Akuma, and transform that young man."
Outside the Louvre, Jalil sat near the fountain, staring at his scarab necklace when the Akuma entered it.
"Pharaoh, I am Hawk Moth," a voice echoed in his mind. "I grant you the power of the ancient gods, but in return, you must do something for me."
"My precious Nefertiti will come back to life," Jalil murmured as he transformed into Pharaoh.
Back in the exhibit, Leo and Oliver were quietly sneaking toward Alya while she was distracted.
"This thing is hurting my eyes," Alya groaned as Marinette continued searching for clues. Alya turned her attention to the book just as Oliver quickly pulled his hand back and yawned.
"Let me guess, Marinette's boring you too?" she asked, smirking.
"I stopped listening 10 minutes ago," Oliver admitted.
"Yeah, but it's kinda funny," Leo added with a grin.
Alya giggled. "Things would definitely be a lot more interesting if I just ditched this and hung out with you instead."
Her teasing caused Oliver to blush. "Uh, w-what?"
Before anyone could say more, a man's voice boomed through the exhibit. "Tut, give me time!"
Everyone turned as a large figure dressed like an Egyptian pharaoh, complete with a golden mask, stormed into the room. His mask shifted, and suddenly, glowing orbs of light shot out, trapping people inside spheres. "Move faster!" he commanded, sending the orbs flying out of the exhibit.
Leo, Oliver, and Marinette dove for cover, while Alya, undeterred, pulled out her phone to record the chaos.
Hiding behind a statue, Tikki popped out of Marinette's bag.
"We need to transform. Tikki, spots on!" Marinette declared, and in a flash of light, she transformed into Ladybug.
From his spot, Leo peeked at Pharaoh as he moved toward Tutankhamun's scepter. "Why do things never go smoothly for me?" Leo muttered as Oliver crouched beside him.
"It's the superhero luck," Soll said, popping out beside Leo.
"Yeah, no kidding," Cloud added, poking out of Oliver's pocket.
"Thanks for the pep talk, guys," Leo replied, rolling his eyes. "Oliver, got anything on the PDA about this guy?"
Oliver quickly checked his device. "Well, he's dressed like a Pharaoh, so... probably has Pharaoh-like powers?"
"Great. Let's knock this Egyptian off his throne," Leo said determinedly. "Soll, flame on!"
With that, Soll dove into Leo's necklace, and in a burst of light, Leo transformed.
The camera zooms in on the fiery glow of Leo's necklace as flames burst out, swirling around him
First, the camera zooms in on his hands. Fiery sparks ignite at his fingertips, forming sleek black gloves as flames travel up his arms, the red and orange streaks shimmering like living embers. The camera focuses on his hands as the fire shapes itself into twin black-and-red gauntlets, glowing faintly with heat.
Next, the shot zooms in on his face. A trail of flame swirls across his eyes, forming a smooth black mask with thin fiery accents. His eyes flare with a vibrant orange glow as his hair catches fire for a moment before settling into an ember-like shine.
The flames then cascade down his body in one fluid motion, melting away his normal clothes and replacing them with a form-fitting red suit. Golden and orange flame-like patterns dance across his chest, forming the symbol of a phoenix, which radiates heat like a living flame. The flames rise and shape into a sleek red cape that flickers and flows like fire in the wind, trailing behind him dramatically.
The transformation flows to his legs and feet, where the fire creates sleek, flame-patterned boots that leave glowing embers in their wake. His entire suit gleams with heat, a mixture of deep reds, oranges, and flickering gold, giving off a warm, fiery aura.
As the final touch, the camera zooms back in on his hands as two swirling flames materialize at his sides, taking shape into his twin swords, curved and glowing like phoenix feathers. He grasps them as the flames die down, revealing the swords' intricate, flame-etched details.
With a burst of fiery sparks, Fireblaze spins the swords effortlessly in his hands and strikes a heroic pose, twin swords crossed behind him as his cape billows with heat, the air around him shimmering with the glow of fire.
Yeah, let's do this! Cloud, fangs out!" Oliver yelled as Cloud flew into his bracelet.
The camera zooms in on Oliver's glowing bracelet, which suddenly bursts with icy blue energy.
First, the camera focuses on his feet as icy trails form sleek, white-and-blue boots that frost over with silver accents. The camera follows the transformation up his legs as the cool energy races upward, forming a tight-fitting, white-and-blue bodysuit. The suit shimmers with icy patterns and subtle wolf-like designs along the edges, glowing softly in the frosty air.
Next, the camera zooms in on his hands. Frost energy spirals down from his bracelet and forms sleek white gloves with blue, icy patterns running along his forearms. In his right hand, the mist condenses into a silver dagger with a gleaming wolf motif etched into the blade. He grips it confidently as the frost around him intensifies.
The camera then focuses on his face. A frosty mist forms a sharp, silver mask over his eyes, the mask's edges shaped like frozen wolf fur. His eyes glow with an intense, ice-blue hue, filled with focus and determination. Icy winds swirl around him as silver wolf ears materialize atop his head, twitching slightly as they catch the breeze.
The transformation nears its end as the camera zooms out, showing frost trailing up his back. A wolf-like tail forms from icy mist, appearing with a snap and swaying lightly behind him, completing his wolfish transformation.
Finally, Frost Fang lands gracefully as the mist dissipates in a final burst of icy wind. His dagger glints in his hand as he spins it with ease. With a confident smirk, he crouches low in a wolf-like pose, his tail and ears twitching, ready for action as a cold breeze swirls around him.
Let's freeze this Pharaoh in his tracks," frost Fang said with a confident smirk.
Yeah Time to turn up the heat!" fierblaze said with a determined grin.
Alya watched as the Pharaoh took the scepter. "O.M.G! I'm actually at the scene *before* Ladybug, Cat Noir, Fireblaze, and Frost Fang. This is insane!" she whispered excitedly, recording everything on her phone.
As Pharaoh moved to take the scroll, an alarm went off, lowering a cage around him. But just in time, Ladybug swung in.
"You know, that's called stealing," Ladybug said with a smirk.
"It's not stealing if it rightfully belongs to me," Pharaoh replied confidently.
"Maybe, if you were the real Pharaoh... which you're not," Ladybug shot back, getting into position.
"Whoa! Ladybug in action—this is awesome!" Alya whispered, still recording. When Ladybug motioned for her to back away, Alya gasped. "Ladybug waved at me. So cool."
Ladybug threw her yo-yo at Pharaoh, but he caught it effortlessly, spinning her around and slamming her into a stone wall.
"Sekhmet, grant me your strength!" Pharaoh shouted, as a lion's face appeared on his mask. Empowered, he bent the bars of the cage—only to see Cat Noir, Fireblaze, and Frost Fang on the other side.
"You know, it's nice to see someone with such good manners," Cat Noir quipped.
"I know. We should reward him," Fireblaze said, drawing his twin swords.
"Yeah, I think we should kick his butt back to whatever sarcophagus he crawled out of," Frost Fang added, pulling out his dagger.
"You two read my mind," Cat Noir said, and the three heroes charged.
Cat Noir leaped into the air, swinging his staff, but Pharaoh grabbed him mid-air and tossed him into an open sarcophagus. Seeing an opening, Frost Fang rushed forward with his dagger, but Pharaoh sidestepped, knocking him back with a powerful punch.
When Pharaoh turned, he saw Fireblaze charging with his twin swords. Pharaoh jumped and punched the ground, causing it to tremble and knocking Fireblaze off balance. Fireblaze quickly rolled out of the way and got back on his feet, attempting to charge again. But Pharaoh caught both of his swords, then kicked Fireblaze, sending him flying into Ladybug and Frost Fang, who were trying to free Cat Noir from the sarcophagus.
"Hey, guys, what did I miss?" Fireblaze groaned as he got up.
"Oh, nothing, just trying to get Cat Noir out of this sarcophagus," Ladybug replied, frustrated.
"Just come help us, please," Frost Fang added as Fireblaze helped lift the lid.
As Ladybug, Fireblaze, and Frost Fang worked to free Cat Noir, Alya continued recording everything. But while she was distracted, Pharaoh silently approached her from behind.
"Uh, hi," she stammered, terrified.
"Fate has placed you on my path. Come with me!" Pharaoh declared, grabbing her.
"Hey! Hands off the threads! I can walk myself!" Alya protested as Pharaoh carried her away.
"Seriously?" Ladybug groaned.
"Like the job isn't hard enough," Fireblaze muttered as Frost Fang ran after them.
"Let her go!" Frost Fang yelled, leaping to strike Pharaoh with his dagger. But Pharaoh swiftly grabbed him by the throat and threw him with powerful force back toward his teammates.
"Ollie—I mean Frost Fang—are you okay?" Fireblaze asked as he finally pried the sarcophagus lid open, freeing Cat Noir.
"Yeah, I'm fine. Let's go get him now," Frost Fang said, standing up as the three heroes readied their weapons and charged.
"I said, let her go now!" Frost Fang shouted, summoning two daggers and attempting to cut Pharaoh. But Pharaoh effortlessly dodged, elbow-striking him hard in the chest, making Frost Fang drop his daggers. Pharaoh then tried to punch him, but Frost Fang ducked, unsheathing his claws to strike. Pharaoh jumped back just in time.
Fireblaze transformed his twin swords into a staff and spun it, creating a fire tornado. He blasted it toward Pharaoh, but Pharaoh raised his hand, forming a shield that reflected the attack back. Fireblaze quickly blocked with his swords, but the force sent him skidding backward.
"Hiding behind an innocent bystander? That's weak, Pharaoh," Cat Noir taunted.
"I'm far more powerful than you," Pharaoh replied, bending the bars of the cage back into place.
"And don't forget to check out behind-the-scenes clips on my blog!" Alya winked at them as Pharaoh carried her away.
"That Alya is one brave chick," Cat Noir commented.
"If by brave, you mean bossy, feisty, and bold, then yes, she is," Ladybug pointed out.
"Still, she's pretty amazing," Frost Fang added.
"Focus, Frost!" Fireblaze snapped.
"Yeah, sorry," Frost Fang replied, regaining focus.
"Alright, time to bust out of here," Ladybug said.
"Cataclysm!" Cat Noir's hand glowed black as he destroyed the bars with ease. "So, how do we find her?"
"Alya has a livestream on her blog," Ladybug said, pulling it up and showing Alya talking as Pharaoh carried her outside.
"Gotta give the girl credit—she's committed," Fireblaze said.
"Yeah, she is," Frost Fang agreed, just as Cat Noir's ring blinked.
"You three go ahead. I need to recharge," Cat Noir said.
"Hurry up. It's going to take all four of us to beat this one," Ladybug called as she, Fireblaze, and Frost Fang ran ahead.
As they reached the lobby, Ladybug glanced down at the livestream.
"Ladybug, help! Turns out I'm going to be this guy's sacrifice to the Sun God!" Alya said in a panicked tone.
"Hang on, Alya!" Ladybug shouted, running forward—only to accidentally step into one of Pharaoh's time bubbles.
"Whoa!" Fireblaze quickly drew one of his swords and slashed through the bubble, freeing her.
"What would I do without you boys?" Ladybug smiled.
"You'd be in serious trouble, milady," Cat Noir said as he caught up to them.
"Yeah, we're a team," Frost Fang added with a wolf-like grin.
"Come on, you guys, we have to find that Akuma before he sacrifices her!" Ladybug urged, leading them up the staircase.
As they reached the top, they saw an army of mummies by the entrance.
"I don't see Pharaoh or Alya," Ladybug said, scanning the area.
"Let's head to the roof. We'll get a better view from up there," Fireblaze suggested.
They reached the top and saw that Pharaoh had turned the civilians into mummies, using them to create the Ankh, the Egyptian symbol for life. At the center of the formation, Pharaoh was preparing to sacrifice Alya.
As she struggled to escape, Alya noticed a symbol of a woman with black spots on the papyrus. "Hey, who's that?" she asked.
Pharaoh looked at the symbol. "Ladybug, my sworn enemy. My nemesis may have stopped me from completing the ritual 5,000 years ago, but she will not prevent Nefertiti from returning this time."
"Hold up, Ladybug—5,000 years ago?" Alya asked in shock.
"Everyone has a past they can learn from," Ladybug said, equally surprised.
"Well, you don't look a day over 3,000," Cat Noir quipped.
"Now you boys know why I'm so much wiser than you," Ladybug smiled.
"Ha ha ha, history lesson's over. What do we do?" Fireblaze asked.
"Yeah, no idea," Frost Fang muttered.
"O sacred Ra, God of the Sun. I, Pharaoh, offer to thee a pure soul. This sacrifice is for the return of Nefertiti. I bow to you and present this gift with my mummies. We pray for the safe return of Princess Nefertiti. Awaken, Nefertiti! Awaken!" Pharaoh chanted as a beam of light shot into the sky.
"Ladybug, help!" Alya yelled as the mummies carried her toward the light.
"If we don't stop the ritual, Alya will be gone—forever," Ladybug said.
"What do we do?" Cat Noir asked.
"Cat Noir and Fireblaze, you two handle the mummies. Frost Fang, you get Alya, and I'll deal with Pharaoh," Ladybug ordered.
"Why do we have to do all the hard stuff?" Cat Noir grumbled.
"I'm the only one who can capture the Akuma, remember? Besides, you boys are the brave ones," Ladybug teased before leaping down.
"I doubt she meant it, but I'll pretend she did," Cat Noir muttered.
"No one ever said this superhero thing was easy," Fireblaze sighed. He placed a hand on Frost Fang's shoulder. "Listen, dude, I know you like Alya. But get your head in the game. Don't let your emotions drive you. Remember, I'm supposed to be the wild one. You're ice—think strategy, okay? And be careful, Oliver... please." Fireblaze whispered that last part.
"Always. And thanks. Love you, dude," Frost Fang said before jumping off.
"All right, mummies, let's unravel this mess," Fireblaze said, following suit and jumping down.
"Awaken, Nefertiti! Awaken!" the mummies chanted as they carried Alya toward the light. Just then, Cat Noir jumped onto a lamppost.
"How about we wrap this up?" Cat Noir grinned as Fireblaze landed next to him.
"Cat Noir! Fireblaze!" Alya said, her voice full of relief.
"Seize them!" Pharaoh ordered, and the mummies charged after them.
"Hey, you want to make this interesting?" Fireblaze asked, drawing his twin swords. "Let's see who can knock out the most mummies—first to 101 wins."
"All right, hot wings, let's do this," Cat Noir said, twirling his staff.
Fireblaze twirled his twin swords, flames flickering along the blades. "Ready to light things up, Cat?"
Cat Noir smirked, spinning his staff. "Ready to school some ancient history, Fireblaze."
The first wave of mummies charged toward them, arms outstretched, groaning as they stumbled forward. Fireblaze dashed ahead, slicing through the air with his flaming swords, cutting down the first two mummies effortlessly. As their bandages flew off and disintegrated, he jumped, spinning in midair, and brought his blades down on another two, flames roaring on impact.
"That's four down for me!" Fireblaze called, landing gracefully.
Cat Noir was quick on his heels, using his staff to vault over a charging mummy. As he flipped over it, he brought his staff down hard on its head. "Make that five!" he quipped, landing in a crouch and immediately delivering a roundhouse kick to another mummy's chest, sending it flying into the others.
"Show-off," Fireblaze grinned, blocking a punch from a mummy and countering with a fiery uppercut that sent it crashing to the ground in a heap of ash.
"Come on, Fireblaze, it's called style!" Cat Noir said, ducking under another mummy's swing and spinning his staff like a helicopter blade, knocking two mummies' heads clean off. "See? Style!"
Fireblaze laughed, leaping forward and igniting his swords into a flaming tornado, twirling them to create a whirlwind of fire around him. Several mummies stumbled back, their bandages catching fire and disintegrating. He charged through the flames, throwing a punch into the nearest mummy's face and following it up with a flaming roundhouse kick, reducing it to ashes.
"Who needs style when you've got *fire*!" Fireblaze quipped, grinning.
Cat Noir spun his staff behind him to block a sneak attack, then jabbed it into the mummy's chest, forcing it back. "Don't get too hot-headed, Blaze," he joked, flipping backward and launching himself into the air, using his staff to pole-vault high above a group of mummies. He came down hard with a two-footed stomp onto a mummy's shoulders, sending it crashing into the ground.
Before Cat Noir could gloat, three mummies surrounded him. One grabbed his staff, another swung a fist at his face, but Cat Noir ducked just in time. "Whoa, easy there, fellas. I only have one nine lives left!" he joked, twisting his body to rip his staff free. He then spun in a tight circle, his staff sweeping out and taking the mummies' legs out from under them.
Fireblaze wasn't far behind, flipping over a mummy and landing with his back to Cat Noir. "How many's that for you, Cat?"
"Uh, let me see… carry the two...," Cat Noir pretended to count as he elbowed one mummy in the face and slammed another into the ground with his staff. "Twelve!"
Fireblaze grinned. "Not bad. Let me catch up!" He sheathed his swords and dove straight into a group of mummies, fists blazing with fire. He punched one mummy square in the chest, his fiery fist burning through its bandages. He ducked under another's arm and delivered a spinning back kick that sent it crashing into a nearby pillar.
Cat Noir was equally busy, using his agility to flip, dodge, and weave between the mummies. His staff cracked against the skulls of mummies left and right. At one point, he used his tail (yes, his actual tail) to trip up a mummy, causing it to fall face-first into the floor. "Oops, didn't see that coming, did ya?"
Meanwhile, Fireblaze had his hands full—literally. Two mummies had grabbed him by the arms, trying to drag him down. With a growl, he ignited his entire body in a burst of flame, sending them flying backward. "Get off me!" he yelled, then turned and kicked another mummy square in the chest.
Cat Noir snickered as he knocked out another mummy with a spinning kick. "You always gotta be so dramatic, Blaze?"
"Hey, I'm on fire today!" Fireblaze grinned, grabbing a mummy by the arm and flipping it over his shoulder.
"Yeah, well, don't burn yourself out too soon," Cat Noir joked, throwing his staff at a mummy charging from behind Fireblaze. The staff hit its mark, knocking the mummy out cold before returning to Cat's hand. "Or you'll owe me a hundred croissants when this is over."
"Make it a hundred *and* one if you stop talking and keep fighting," Fireblaze replied with a laugh.
As the last wave of mummies rushed them, Fireblaze took a deep breath, summoning all the heat around him. "Let's finish this!"
"Right behind you, buddy," Cat Noir agreed, spinning his staff in anticipation.
Together, they charged forward. Fireblaze unleashed a powerful blast of fire, spinning his twin swords into a fiery whirlwind, reducing the remaining mummies to ashes as they tried to get close.
Cat Noir was no slouch either. He flipped over Fireblaze, his staff extending to knock out several mummies in one smooth arc. He landed gracefully, spinning the staff above his head and slamming it down to the ground, sending a shockwave through the floor that knocked the remaining mummies off their feet.
When the dust settled, both heroes stood back to back, breathing heavily, the remains of the mummies scattered around them.
"How many did you get?" Fireblaze asked, wiping sweat from his brow.
"Lost count after twenty-five," Cat Noir shrugged.
Fireblaze laughed, sheathing his swords. "Looks like we're both winners, then."
"Always are, partner." Cat Noir smiled, bumping fists with Fireblaze.
Suddenly, the ground trembled beneath them. They looked up to see Pharaoh on the rooftop, still chanting his spell as the light from the Ankh grew brighter.
"We're not done yet," Fireblaze said, his eyes narrowing.
"Time to wrap this up—for real this time," Cat Noir said, cracking his knuckles.
The two heroes exchanged a determined glance and charged forward, ready for the final battle.
"Wait a minute, this seems like a trap!" Pharaoh shouted, turning just in time to see Frost Fang dashing toward Alya.
"Out of the way!" Frost Fang yelled, leaping forward and grabbing Alya, taking her up to the roof.
"Horus, give me your wings!" Pharaoh bellowed as his mask morphed to resemble a falcon.
On the roof, Frost Fang set Alya down just as Ladybug arrived.
"Good job, Frost Fang," Ladybug smiled. Alya pulled out her phone.
"You're here live, folks, where Frost Fang just saved my life. Thanks a lot," Alya said.
"Thanks, but this is far from over. I need to help Ladybug..." Frost Fang replied.
"Find the Akuma! It's in his pendant. I pay attention to these things," Alya interrupted.
"Wow, you continue to impress," Ladybug smiled, just as Horus swooped in, knocking Ladybug off the roof.
"Ladybug!" Alya yelled as Ladybug used her yo-yo to avoid hitting the ground.
"Alright, you—step away from the girl," Frost Fang growled, taking out his dagger. Frost Fang charged, bringing his dagger down, but Pharaoh caught the blade between his hands.
"Uh-oh," Frost Fang muttered as Pharaoh hurled him off the roof, sending him plummeting to the ground.
"Frost Fang!" Alya shouted as Pharaoh grabbed her and carried her toward the light that trapped her, lifting her high into the circle of darkness in the air.
Frost Fang struggled to his feet when Ladybug, Cat Noir, and Fire Blaze rushed to his side.
"You okay, buddy?" Cat Noir asked.
"I'll live," Frost Fang replied.
"Are you sure?" Fire Blaze whispered to him.
"Yeah, I'll be okay," Frost Fang said, nodding.
"We need to get to Alya before she reaches the circle of darkness," Ladybug said as the four sprinted toward the Louvre, only to be blocked by Pharaoh.
"You will not stop me from bringing back Nefertiti. I'll finish you here. Anubis, bring me mummies!" Pharaoh's head transformed into a jackal, and beams shot from his eyes.
Fire Blaze quickly drew one of his swords and threw it, striking Pharaoh in the head and causing him to scream in pain. Seizing the moment, Ladybug hurled her yo-yo, tying him up. Seeing his chance, Cat Noir used his staff to pole-vault over Pharaoh and ran up the Louvre toward Alya.
"Horus, give me your wings!" Pharaoh shouted as he took off into the air, with Ladybug flying alongside him.
Climbing onto Pharaoh's back, Ladybug yanked the cord, causing the pendant to fall to the ground. "Cat Noir, Fire Blaze, Frost Fang—get the pendant!" Ladybug called out.
The three heroes stopped what they were doing and sprinted toward the fallen pendant, with Ladybug right behind them. Just as they were about to reach it, Pharaoh blocked their way.
"Sekhmet, give me you—" Pharaoh started, but Fire Blaze interrupted, running up and leaping into the air.
"Hey, you wanna see a real sun god? Solar Flare Burst!" Fire Blaze shouted as his necklace glowed. A small sun formed in his hands, and he unleashed it, a blinding flash of light exploding in front of Pharaoh, blinding him.
"Frosty, now!" Fire Blaze shouted.
"Right! Frostbite!" Frost Fang's bracelet glowed as he took a deep breath and released a powerful blast of ice, freezing Pharaoh against the wall.
Seeing the opportunity, Ladybug walked up to the pendant and smashed it with her fist, shattering it and freeing the Akuma. "No more evil-doing for you, little Akuma. Time to de-evilize!" Ladybug caught the Akuma in her yo-yo, purifying it and transforming it back into a butterfly. "Bye-bye, little butterfly. Miraculous Ladybug!" Ladybug's powers restored everything, turning the mummies back to humans, saving Alya, and transforming Pharaoh back into Jalil.
"What the...? What happened?" Jalil asked, confused.
"Pound it!" the four heroes said, fist-bumping each other.
"Nice timing out there, Wolfy. Today, you won us the battle," Cat Noir said as Alya ran over to them.
"Ladybug, you guys were so awesome!" Alya said.
"Thanks! Good to see you're okay," Frost Fang replied.
"Yeah, especially him. He's super happy you're..." Before Fire Blaze could finish, Frost Fang kneed him in the stomach.
"That was a dick move," Fire Blaze groaned in pain.
"Anyway... Hey, Ladybug, I need to ask—how old are you, really?" Alya asked.
"Much older than a high school student, that's for sure," Ladybug said, walking away.
"Anything you want to know about us?" Cat Noir asked.
"I think I'll be finding out soon enough," Alya said, pointing at Frost Fang's bracelet and Fire Blaze's necklace.
"Oh boy, uh... gotta run!" Fire Blaze stammered, taking off as fast as he could, with Frost Fang following right behind him. Cat Noir darted off in another direction.
In the Egyptian exhibit, Leo reached into his bag and pulled out Ladybug's history book. He was about to put a note on it when it slipped from his hand, falling open to reveal its pages. As he quickly grabbed it, he realized it was upside down. Turning the book over, he was about to close it when he noticed a name on the cover: Marinette Dupain-Cheng.
"No, no, no, it can't be! That means Marinette is Ladybug," Leo whispered to himself, a mixture of shock and concern flooding his thoughts. Unknown to him, Marinette entered the exhibit just then, her eyes scanning the room for her missing book.
"Where is it?" she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper, until she caught sight of Leo. "Is that my book?"
The moment their eyes met, Leo felt the weight of the revelation hanging between them. He held the book defensively, as if it were a fragile secret that could shatter their friendship.
"Uh, I… I found it," he stammered, realizing the gravity of the situation. "I didn't mean to invade your privacy. I was just curious about the history… about everything."
Marinette stepped closer, anxiety washing over her. "You weren't supposed to have it! What did you see?"
"Nothing that matters," Leo replied, his tone earnest. He took a deep breath, trying to convey the sincerity in his voice. "Marinette, I know who you are. I know you're Ladybug. But I promise, I won't tell anyone. Your secret is safe with me."
Her expression shifted from panic to cautious relief, though uncertainty still lingered in her eyes. "You don't understand how important this is to me. If anyone finds out…" Her voice trailed off, the fear of exposure weighing heavily on her shoulders.
Leo stepped closer, creating a comforting distance between them. "I do understand. You carry a heavy burden, and I can't imagine how isolating that must feel. But you don't have to face this alone." His gaze softened as he searched her eyes for understanding. "I'm here for you, no matter what. You can trust me."
Marinette felt a flicker of hope ignite in her chest. "You really mean that?"
"Absolutely," Leo affirmed, sincerity radiating from him. "I want to help you, however I can. You deserve to feel safe, especially with everything you're juggling."
Their eyes locked, the tension in the air slowly dissipating as they shared this vulnerable moment. Marinette felt herself relaxing under his gaze, the warmth of his promise wrapping around her like a comforting blanket. "Thank you, Leo. That means a lot to me."
As Leo gently took the book from her hands, their fingers brushed together, sending a jolt of warmth through both of them. "Let's figure this out together," he suggested softly. "We'll find a way to manage everything without putting you at risk."
"Can we… talk more about this later?" Marinette asked, her heart racing with a mix of gratitude and anticipation.
"Of course," Leo replied, his voice low and calming. "Whenever you're ready."
With that, they continued on their way, Marinette feeling a mixture of relief and gratitude that her secret identity as Ladybug remained intact—for now.
Meanwhile, Oliver was walking through the halls.
"Man, Cloud, I wonder why a 5,000-year-old hero needs a history textbook?" Oliver asked.
"One problem at a time, Oliver," Cloud replied as they entered the exhibit.
"Oliver, you're alive!" Alya exclaimed, running to him. "What happened to you?"
"You won't believe this! That Pharaoh guy grabbed me and threw me into a supply closet, trapping me inside," Oliver said.
"Well, at least you weren't a mummy trying to sacrifice me," Alya smiled.
"You were about to be sacrificed?" Oliver asked, his eyebrows raised in surprise.
"I know, crazy, right? He said I reminded him of the queen he tried to sacrifice the first time," Alya explained.
"Wow, well, you're certainly pretty enough. Wait, what did I just say?" Oliver blushed as Alya turned a little red at the compliment.
"W-Wow, nobody has ever said that to me before. Really?" Alya responded, her voice a mix of disbelief and delight.
"Well, yeah," Oliver said, but Alya looked away for a moment before turning back and pecking him on the cheek.
"So, uh, thank you! M-Maybe we can hang out again. B-Bye!" Alya said as she walked away.
Oliver blushed and reached up to touch the cheek she kissed.
"Hm, she certainly is a unique human. I approve," Cloud chuckled.
"S-Shut up," Oliver glared at Cloud before following Alya.