Chapter 5: Lady Wifi
Hey everyone, I'm back with a new chapter! I'm thrilled to see people enjoying Miraculous Tales of Fireblaze and Frost Fang. I'll be taking a short hiatus for a little while, but I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
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Today in class, everyone was listening to Ms. Bustier's lecture—well, almost everyone. Alya was holding up a picture of Ladybug, showing it to the girls in the class, hoping for a clue. When she noticed Ms. Bustier looking her way, she quickly hid the picture.
"Is Marinette still in the girl's room?" Ms. Bustier asked.
"Uh, I don't know, Miss," Alya replied, just as the bell rang.
"Alright, I want all of you to read chapter three of *France: The First Thousand Years* and then answer this simple questionnaire. Alya, see to it that Marinette receives this," Ms. Bustier said, handing Alya an extra copy of the book.
As Alya walked towards the door at the same time as Oliver, the two of them bumped into each other.
"Oh, uh, sorry about that," they both said nervously at the same time.
"Uh, you first," Oliver said, stepping aside to let Alya walk out.
Once she left, Oliver let out a sigh. Ever since she kissed him at the Louvre, he didn't know what to think. Sure, Alya was definitely pretty, smart, funny, and a blast to be around. "If only talking to her was as easy as dealing with Hawk Moth," Oliver muttered as he walked out of the classroom. Just then, Leo came running up to him, out of breath.
"Hey, cuz, sorry I was late. I was helping Ladybug with another akuma attack," Leo said, panting.
"You didn't think to tell me?" Oliver asked.
"Yeah, that's my bad," Leo replied, but in the back of his mind, he was still trying to wrap his head around Marinette being Ladybug, even though they had talked about it the night before.
Flashback:
Leo stood in Marinette's room, still trying to process the fact that she was Ladybug. The girl he had a crush on was also the city's greatest hero.
"Look, Leo," Marinette began, pacing nervously. "You finding out about me... it wasn't supposed to happen. I mean, the whole secret identity thing is kind of a big deal."
"I know, and I get it, Marinette," Leo said, trying to calm her down. "But you can trust me. I won't tell anyone. Your secret is safe with me. I promise."
Marinette sighed, sitting down on her bed. "I appreciate that, Leo. Really. But you have no idea how complicated it is. Not just the akuma attacks, but also the pressure. I can't even... I can't even tell my best friends about it."
Leo could see the weight on her shoulders. It made him see her in a different light. She wasn't just the girl he had a crush on anymore; she was a hero. And with that, came responsibility.
"Marinette," Leo said softly, sitting beside her. "I'm serious. I'll keep this between us. You don't have to worry about me."
Marinette smiled slightly, her eyes softening. "Thanks, Leo. That means a lot."
For a moment, Leo hesitated. He wanted to tell her. He wanted to tell her that he was Fireblaze, that he wasn't just an ordinary guy either. That maybe they didn't have to hide from each other. He opened his mouth to speak, but just as the words were forming, his Kwami, Soll, inside his bag, whispered urgently.
"Leo, stop! You can't tell her! The secret identities must be kept, no matter what."*
Leo's heart sank. He closed his mouth, nodding to himself. Soll was right. As much as he wanted to, he couldn't reveal his identity as Fireblaze to Marinette. It wasn't just about trust—it was about safety.
"I'm glad we had this talk," Leo finally said, pushing the thought of revealing his identity aside. "You're not alone in this, Marinette. We're in this together."
Marinette looked at him, a mix of gratitude and relief in her eyes. "Yeah... we are."
End Flashback.
Leo shook his head, returning to the present.
"You okay?" Oliver asked, noticing his cousin's distracted look.
"Yeah," Leo replied, a little too quickly. "Just... thinking about stuff. You know, normal life being... not so normal anymore."
Oliver smirked. "Yeah, normal. Sure. But hey, if anyone can keep up with Ladybug, it's you."
Leo smiled faintly, though his mind was still on Marinette. He had feelings for her, that much was clear. But now, knowing who she really was, everything felt even more complicated. What if she didn't feel the same way? After all, she still had a thing for Adrien.
He sighed. "Yeah. We'll see."
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!
Outside, Alya was on the phone. "Hey Marinette, call me ASAP," she said as she noticed Leo and oliver walking out. "Guys, wait!"
"Uh, yeah?" Leo asked.
"Yeah, what's up?" Oliver asked as Alya grabbed both their arms.
"I need you two. Come with me; I need your help," Alya said, pulling them along.
At a bench by the river, the three of them sat down. "So what is it?" Leo asked.
"Yeah, like we have stuff to do," Oliver added as Alya put a finger to his lips and tried calling Marinette but failed.
"Ugh, I hate it when she goes AWOL. Where is that girl?" Alya sighed.
"Yeah, she does that disappearing act often," Oliver agreed.
"Yeah," Leo said, but only he knew the truth. Just then, Alya's phone got an alert. She opened it to see a news video.
"Once again, Ladybug and Cat Noir have saved Paris from another menacing villain," the news reporter said, turning the camera to Ladybug, who was waving to everyone.
"Hey, I think I've just sniffed out who the real Ladybug is," Alya said, pulling out Marinette's tablet and a note to scribble a message for her.
"No, no, no! This can't be! How does she figure it out that fast?" Leo thought, internally freaking out.
Alya leaned in close to the two cousins and whispered, "Chloe."
Immediately, Leo and Oliver burst out laughing.
"Chloe as Ladybug? Have you even met her? Chloe is in no way a superhero," Leo said.
"Yeah, come on! Chloe as Ladybug? That doesn't make any sense. I think a pig would be a better choice for Ladybug than Chloe, and that's just a compliment," Oliver said, still laughing.
"You'll see," Alya said, getting up.
The next day at school, Leo, Oliver, and Alya were at the front entrance when Chloe pulled up in her limo.
"Alya, please think this through. There is no way Chloe is Ladybug," Oliver said.
"Yeah, like come on! Ladybug isn't even blonde," Leo added.
"I'm telling you guys, she's Ladybug," Alya insisted, grabbing them again.
"What is with you and all this pulling?" Leo asked.
"Yeah, ow! Ow! Come on!" Oliver yelped.
They followed Chloe to her locker as she put her stuff inside. Alya turned to Leo and Oliver. "Don't mess up your lines," she said, pushing them toward Chloe.
"Are we really about to do this?" Oliver asked.
"Yeah, yeah, I know. Let's just hope this all blows over," Leo replied as they walked over to Chloe.
"Hey, Chloe, did you see Ladybug yesterday?" Leo said.
"Yeah, I wonder who she really is," Oliver added.
"Ha! Nice try, Oliver, but if that's your way of coming onto me, forget it. And you, Leo, don't think I forgot about what happened at the Louvre," Chloe scoffed while Alya tried to take a picture of the inside of Chloe's locker.
"Chloe! Alya's looking in your locker!" Sabrina snitched, causing Chloe to turn around.
"I was so not! That's a lie," Alya protested, hiding her phone as Kim came up behind her and grabbed it.
"Hey, give it back!" Alya said as Kim handed it to Chloe.
"Who's the liar now?" Chloe asked, showing a picture Alya had taken of the inside of her locker.
"Oh, crap baskets," Oliver and Leo said simultaneously.
In the Principal's office, Alya was there with Chloe, Sabrina, and Kim. Leo and Oliver stood outside the door, trying to listen in.
"She's guilty of invasion of privacy! I have proof!" Chloe said, showing Alya's phone.
"What? All I did was take a measly photo," Alya protested.
"I'm sorry, Chloe, but there's no school policy on invasion of privacy," the Principal said.
"Then breaking and entering!" Chloe accused.
"I didn't break in; it was open," Alya replied, crossing her arms defiantly.
"And nothing was stolen?" he asked.
"Only my very soul. My locker is my secret garden. He who enters uninvited burglarizes my inner being," Chloe said, breaking into tears.
"Right. An hour of detention for you, Alya," the Principal said, his tone firm.
Leo leaned over to Oliver, whispering, "This is ridiculous. How is she even getting away with this?"
Oliver shook his head. "Chloe always manages to twist things in her favor. It's infuriating!"
Smirking at the fact she was getting her way, Chloe decided to go in for the kill. "Are my ears failing me? One miserable hour of detention for a heinous criminal! Sabrina!" Chloe snapped her fingers, and Sabrina stepped forward.
"The rules state any student guilty of theft must be suspended for one full week," Sabrina stated.
"Yes, but she hardly stole anything," the Principal said, exasperated.
"I'm not sure my father would agree with you on this," Chloe replied, pulling out her trump card.
"Well, no, Chloe, there's no need to involve the honorable Mayor in a simple locker situation," the Principal said. But Chloe was already dialing her father.
"What I mean to say is, Alya, you're suspended," he concluded, just as Chloe hung up.
"That is so unfair! I'm gonna protest this on the school blog!" Alya exclaimed, standing up.
Holding up her phone, Chloe smirked, causing the Principal to sigh. "The school blog is also suspended as well."
Alya glared at Chloe. "She's not a superhero! She's super psycho!" Alya grabbed her phone and stormed out.
Outside the office, Leo and Oliver exchanged frustrated looks.
"Can you believe that?" Leo said, shaking his head.
"I knew Chloe was trouble, but this is next level," Oliver added. "Alya didn't deserve that."
"We have to do something," Leo said, determination flashing in his eyes.
At his unknown location Hawk Moth saw the whole. "Ah school life such a science experiment. A Petri dish of cultivating secrets, lies and betrayal. A thriving vivarium for my evil little Akumas."
A butterfly flies into Hawk Moth's hands and darkness forms around it. "Fly my evil Akuma and evilze her." Hawk Moth said as the Butterfly flies out the window.
Outside the school by the river Alya was sulking when the Akuma goes into her phone.
"Lady Wifi I heard that you're seeking to unmask Ladybug I'd like to help you if you agree to help me, too." Hawk Moth said.
"I'll expose the lies of anyone who covers up the truth. Sign me up." Alya said as the Akuma transforms her.
Sitting in class, Leo and Oliver were thinking about what happened to Alya.
"I can't believe Alya got suspended for looking in Chloe's locker. She didn't even do anything," Oliver said.
"Yeah, I know, man. This is messed up. Chloe needs to pay," Leo said, just as Marinette walked in and noticed the empty seat next to her.
"Hey, where's Alya?" she whispered.
"She got suspended," Oliver replied, shocking her.
"What?!" Marinette yelled, startling everyone.
"Marinette, calm down," Leo said.
"Marinette, if you're going to be late, can you be more discreet?" Ms. Bustier asked.
"Sorry," Marinette mumbled, before leaning towards Oliver. "What happened to her?"
"She got accused of breaking into Chloe's locker because she thought Chloe was Ladybug," Oliver whispered.
"What?!" Marinette shouted again.
"Marinette, go to the Principal's office!" Ms. Bustier said sternly.
Grabbing her bag, Marinette stormed out of the classroom.
Watching her leave, Leo turned to Oliver. "I'll be right back, okay?" Leo said, following Marinette out the door.
Leo caught up with Marinette in the hallway. "Hey, wait up!" he called as he jogged over to her.
Walking beside Marinette, he noticed her frustration. "You're still upset about Alya, huh?"
Marinette sighed deeply, rubbing her temples. "Of course I am! She thinks Chloe is Ladybug. *Me!* She thinks Chloe is me! It's... it's driving me crazy."
Leo shrugged slightly, glancing at her. "Well, why don't you just tell Alya the truth? Let her know you're Ladybug."
Marinette immediately stopped in her tracks and turned sharply toward Leo, her expression serious. "No way! That's impossible! My identity has to stay secret. Even from my best friend."
Leo raised his hands defensively. "Alright, alright, just an idea. But keeping secrets from people close to you... that's got to be tough."
Marinette sighed again, softer this time. "Yeah, it is. But it's necessary. If Hawk Moth found out who I am, everyone I care about would be in danger. Keeping it secret protects them."
Leo nodded thoughtfully. After a pause, Marinette tilted her head and asked, "But what about you, Leo? What if *you* were a superhero? Would you keep your identity a secret from your cousin, even though you're so close?"
Leo hesitated, letting out a soft chuckle under his breath. "You have no idea..." he muttered quietly.
Marinette raised an eyebrow. "What was that?"
Leo glanced around, making sure no one was listening. "Look, if I were a superhero… I'd definitely keep it a secret. But—hypothetically speaking, of course—if my cousin was also a superhero, and we both knew each other's secrets? Well… it'd be a lot easier."
Marinette blinked, surprised. "Wait, what? You'd both know each other's secrets?"
Leo nodded, a small smile tugging at his lips. "Yep. In this totally hypothetical scenario, my cousin would be someone like, I don't know, Frost Fang, and I'd be someone like Fireblaze, and we'd both already know who we are under the masks. So, no secrets there."
Marinette's eyes widened. "That… would make things so much easier. You wouldn't have to hide things from them."
Leo smirked. "Exactly. But hey, that's not the situation you're in, right? You've got to keep your identity hidden from everyone—friends, family, even Alya."
Marinette crossed her arms, looking more determined. "I have to. It's my responsibility. But sometimes... I wish I could just tell her."
Leo nodded in understanding. "I get it. It's not easy. But you're doing it for the right reasons. And if anyone can handle it, it's you."
Marinette gave him a small smile. "Thanks, Leo. I just hope I can keep this up."
"You will," Leo said confidently as they started walking again. "Besides, who knows? Maybe one day, you'll get to share the truth with the people you trust."
Meanwhile, back in class, Adrien looked at Oliver. "What do you mean?" Adrien asked.
"Alya thinks Chloe is Ladybug. I know, it's crazy," Oliver said.
Adrien glanced over at Chloe, who winked at him.
As class resumed, the projector turned on, revealing Alya in a black mask and a black jumpsuit with a Wi-Fi symbol on it.
"I'm Lady Wifi, Revealer of Truth. Your principal would like to share a tidbit with you. So, Mr. Damocles, is it true you wrongly suspended a student named Alya today?" she asked.
"Yes, it is," Mr. Damocles admitted.
"So, you were biased, unfair, and totally unjust?" Lady Wifi asked.
"Yes, I was," he admitted.
"Well, viewers, for my next scoop, I'll be taking you to meet the girl who's been hiding behind the Ladybug mask. Stay connected." Lady Wifi said, firing something from her phone that froze the principal in place.
Oliver looked in shock to see a stop sign logo frozen on him. *'Alya, no,'* he thought.
"Alright, everyone, please go directly home and don't forget to read chapters 4 and 5," Ms. Bustier said as everyone packed up their things.
As the students rushed to the exit, Oliver headed toward the janitor's closet and let Cloud out.
"Oh man, I should've gone with her to the principal's office. Cloud, we need to save Alya," Oliver said.
"And we will, Oliver, but you need to calm down. If she still thinks that Chloe girl is Ladybug, we know where to look. So transform and text your cousin," Cloud said.
"Right, let's go. Cloud Fang's, out!" Oliver said as his bracelet glowed, and he transformed.
The camera zoomed in on Oliver's glowing bracelet, which suddenly burst with icy blue energy.
First, the camera focused on his feet as icy trails formed sleek, white-and-blue boots frosted over with silver accents. The camera followed the transformation up his legs as the cool energy raced upward, forming a tight-fitting, white-and-blue bodysuit. The suit shimmered with icy patterns and subtle wolf-like designs along the edges, glowing softly in the frosty air.
Next, the camera zoomed in on his hands. Frost energy spiraled down from his bracelet and formed sleek white gloves with blue, icy patterns running along his forearms. In his right hand, the mist condensed into a silver dagger with a gleaming wolf motif etched into the blade. He gripped it confidently as the frost around him intensified.
The camera then focused on his face. A frosty mist formed a sharp, silver mask over his eyes, the mask's edges shaped like frozen wolf fur. His eyes glowed with an intense, ice-blue hue, filled with focus and determination. Icy winds swirled around him as silver wolf ears materialized atop his head, twitching slightly as they caught the breeze.
The transformation neared its end as the camera zoomed out, showing frost trailing up his back. A wolf-like tail formed from icy mist, appearing with a snap and swaying lightly behind him, completing his wolfish transformation.
Finally, Frost Fang landed gracefully as the mist dissipated in a final burst of icy wind. His dagger glinted in his hand as he spun it with ease. With a confident smirk, he crouched low in a wolf-like pose, his tail and ears twitching, ready for action as a cold breeze swirled around him.
Okay, time to text Leo," Frost Fang said, taking out his dagger. He opened it to reveal a phone and quickly texted his cousin.
Meanwhile, Leo and Marinette were walking out of the principal's office.
"Hey, at least you only got in-school suspension during lunch," Leo said, trying to look on the bright side.
"Yeah, I know, but still—" Marinette began before Leo cut her off.
"Marinette, you need to go now," Leo said urgently, grabbing her hand and pulling her into an empty classroom.
"What's going on?" Marinette asked, confused.
"Alya got akumatized," Leo said, shocking her.
Marinette's eyes widened in concern. "Alya? Oh no..."
"Go. I'll stay here," Leo assured her.
Marinette nodded. "Alright."
She quickly glanced around to make sure no one could see. "Tikki, spots on!" she called out.
A burst of red light enveloped Marinette as Tikki merged with her earrings. Red energy swirled up from her feet, forming the red bodysuit with black spots, which clung seamlessly to her legs.
She raised her arms gracefully, her hands flipping in smooth, choreographed movements. As she twirled her wrists, black gloves formed on her hands, adorned with sleek black spots crawling up to her elbows.
The red and black energy continued to rise around her, spiraling around her torso as her suit fully materialized. She spun, and as she lifted her arms, the suit tightened around her, perfectly fitting her body.
The camera zoomed in on her face. With a quick, elegant sweep of her hand across her eyes, the black mask snapped into place. Her hair swayed, caught in the red light as her pigtails flicked into position, tied up by her red ribbons.
As Marinette struck a final, confident pose, the yoyo flashed into existence, appearing in her hand as she spun it around with a flick of her wrist. The transformation finished with a burst of light as Ladybug stood tall, her suit glowing briefly with energy before fading back to normal.
Ladybug opened her eyes, ready for action.
Leo, standing in the corner, couldn't help but stare, completely awestruck by the whole process. His face flushed, and his heart pounded in his chest. "That... that was amazing," he muttered under his breath, unable to hide his amazement.
Ladybug turned, catching his gaze. "Did you say something?"
Leo panicked, quickly shaking his head and rubbing the back of his neck. "Uh, no! Nothing! Nothing at all!" he stammered, trying to hide his embarrassment.
Ladybug raised an eyebrow, a small smile tugging at her lips. She didn't say anything but clearly noticed his flustered state. "Thanks for covering for me. I'll handle this. Stay here," she said confidently.
Leo nodded, still blushing. "Yeah, good luck."
As Ladybug dashed out of the room, Leo leaned against the wall, taking a deep breath. His heart was still racing. "Wow," he whispered to himself, trying to shake off the blush on his face.
So when's the wedding?" Soll said as he flew out of Leo's pocket, scaring him.
"No, no! Wedding? What are you talking about? There's no wedding! I don't mean it like that! She's amazing—kind, pretty, awesome, smart... amazing," Leo said, blushing heavily.
"Dude, you said ' Amazing' twice," Soll pointed out.
"Never mind! We got a helper. I mean, we got... you know, whatever!" Leo said. "Soll, flame on!" he called out as Soll went inside his necklace, which started to glow.
The camera zooms in on the fiery glow of Leo's necklace as flames burst out, swirling around him.
First, the shot 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 fire shapes itself into twin black-and-red gauntlets, glowing faintly with heat.
Next, the camera focuses 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 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.
Running across the rooftops, Fire Blaze and Frost Fang came to a stop when they were across from the Mayor's Hotel. Frost Fang's eyes glowed bright blue as he looked inside, while Fire Blaze lowered a pair of binoculars. They both saw Chloe dressed in a Ladybug costume, awkwardly trying to use a yo-yo.
"I want to laugh, cry, and shudder all at the same time," Fire Blaze said.
"Yeah, I know. This is so embarrassing," Frost Fang replied as Cat Noir arrived next to them.
"Hey, Hot Wings and Wolfy, did you two find something?" Cat Noir asked.
"Yeah, look for yourself," Fire Blaze said.
"Yeah, this is just so weird on so many levels," Frost Fang added.
As Cat Noir took a look, he said in disbelief, "What? It can't be."
"You know, it's a little weird when three boys are spying on a girl," they heard a voice say. They turned to see Ladybug standing next to them.
"Ladybug... but..." Cat Noir said, confused.
"What, you boys don't honestly think she's the real Ladybug, do you?" Ladybug asked as they all looked inside again, seeing Chloe tie herself up with her own yo-yo.
"Yeah, of course not," Cat Noir quickly said.
"Hell no," Fire Blaze added.
"No way," Frost Fang chuckled.
"Who would believe she's the original Ladybug? She's just a die-hard fan," Ladybug said.
"Clearly," Fire Blaze agreed.
As night fell, Chloe was still trying to untangle herself when her phone started to ring. "Hello?" she answered, but then the phone began to glow. Chloe saw this and threw her phone across the room, and out of it, Lady Wifi appeared.
"Well, hello there, Ladybug," Wifi said, taking out her phone.
Chloe tried to make a run for it, but Wifi threw a pause symbol from her phone, stopping Chloe in her tracks.
Outside, the four heroes saw this and stood up. "We've got Wifi, let's go," Ladybug said as they ran toward the scene.
Inside, Lady Wifi tossed a record symbol as she walked toward Chloe. "Well, well, looks like my hunch was right on the money," Lady Wifi said, appearing on every screen in Paris. "Everyone thinks the girl behind the Ladybug mask is an angel. Think again, people. The real Ladybug is Chloe Bourgeois!" Lady Wifi declared, removing her mask just as Ladybug, Cat Noir, Fire Blaze, and Frost Fang burst in, shocked by the scene. Lady Wifi glanced between Chloe and Ladybug. "Who are you?" she asked.
"Seriously?" Frost Fang said, gesturing to the real Ladybug.
"Yeah, and by the way, she's not even blonde," Fire Blaze added.
"But I thought you were Ladybug," Lady Wifi said, looking at Chloe.
"Sorry to bust your news story. Next time, double-check your facts," Cat Noir quipped.
Lady Wifi undid her attacks, releasing the pause symbol on Chloe and deactivating the record one.
"Alya?" Ladybug asked.
"Alya's been disconnected. I'm Lady Wifi now. Newsflash, Ladybug—let's find out who you really are!" Wifi said, launching her attacks at Ladybug, who dodged them.
"Follow me," Ladybug called as the Four heroes leaped past Lady Wifi and headed for the staircase.
"What's the plan?" Cat Noir asked as they raced downstairs.
"Her powers come from her phone. There's no service in the basement," Ladybug explained.
"And once she loses her powers, we've got her," Fire Blaze said.
"Yeah, and without her powers, it'll be easier to take her down and capture the akuma," Frost Fang added as they ran ahead. A blast nearly hit Ladybug, but they kept moving.
"We need to go lower," Ladybug said as they continued down the stairs.
"I've got you now, Ladybug," Lady Wifi said, firing another blast, only to realize she no longer had any signal.
At the bottom of the staircase, Ladybug, Cat Noir, Fire Blaze, and Frost Fang all had their weapons drawn.
"Get ready," Ladybug warned.
"So, what do you do when you're not Ladybug?" Cat Noir asked, causing Ladybug to sigh.
"Can't you see we're a little busy right now?" Ladybug replied, just as they heard footsteps moving away.
"She's gone back into the hotel," Fire Blaze realized.
"Great, up, down, up, down. I just want this night to be over," Frost Fang groaned.
They ran up the stairs, only to find Lady Wifi had locked the doors.
"Hey, you guys know we might actually know each other in real life," Cat Noir said as they continued up.
"I doubt it," Ladybug said as they reached an open door. "Alright, get ready for an ambush," she said, preparing her weapon.
They charged through, but there was no ambush.
"What the...?" Fire Blaze muttered.
Looking around, they saw they were in a restaurant, and on each of the tables was a phone.
"What's with all the phones?" Ladybug asked, when one of the phones glowed and Lady Wifi appeared.
Lady Wifi let out a laugh, firing pause icons at them.
"How now, brown cow? I thought it was *you* she was after," Cat Noir quipped, jumping behind a table, only to have Lady Wifi blast it, sending him tumbling backward.
Taking advantage of the opening, Ladybug threw her yo-yo, wrapping it around Lady Wifi's arm. "Fire Blaze!" Ladybug yelled. He charged at her with one of his swords, but at the last second, Lady Wifi disappeared.
"What the...?" Fire Blaze muttered as he turned to see Lady Wifi appearing near any phone.
She then tried to grab Frost Fang's bracelet, but he quickly pulled out his dagger. As he attempted to attack, Lady Wifi disappeared back into another phone.
"Any plans? We can't keep dodging forever," Frost Fang asked.
"You can't catch me," Lady Wifi taunted.
"Yes, I can," Ladybug smirked.
Using her yo-yo, Ladybug smashed phone after phone, forcing Lady Wifi to retreat to the kitchen.
As Ladybug ran after her, Fire Blaze, Frost Fang, and Cat Noir were right behind. But before they could follow, Lady Wifi locked the door.
"No, no, no! Hold on, Ladybug!" Cat Noir shouted.
"Great, the door's locked," Frost Fang groaned.
"Is there another way in?" Fire Blaze asked, as Cat Noir and Frost Fang looked at the hotel's map.
"Of course, the service elevator. I'll go help Ladybug. You two stay here in case Wifi tries to escape," Cat Noir said, running off.
"So, do you have a plan, Leo?" Frost Fang asked.
"Yep, but I don't think you're going to like it, Ollie," Fire Blaze said.
Inside the kitchen, Ladybug was fending off Lady Wifi with pots and pans, dodging her attacks. But Lady Wifi managed to hit her arms with lock icons, trapping her.
Lady Wifi grinned as she brought up the record icon again, broadcasting her message everywhere. "Who is Ladybug? Is she a superhero or a super weirdo? How can we trust this girl when we have no idea who she is? We have the right to know!" Lady Wifi said, reaching to take off Ladybug's mask, but for some reason, it wouldn't budge. "Why isn't this coming off?"
"Uh, because it's magic," Ladybug replied, just as Cat Noir arrived via the service elevator.
"You're out of minutes, Lady Wifi," he said.
"Ah, the tomcat has come to save his lovebug. What happened to your little pets, the doggie and the birdie?" Lady Wifi teased.
"I am *not* his lovebug," Ladybug snapped.
"We'll come back to that later," Cat Noir said, just before Lady Wifi blasted him into the freezer, locking him inside with a lock icon.
"What am I gonna do with both of you?" Lady Wifi wondered aloud, when Hawk Moth spoke to her telepathically.
"Get her to use her Lucky Charm. It will force her to change back, and her identity will be revealed. Then her Miraculous will be mine," Hawk Moth instructed.
"If you don't get him out soon, he'll be a slushie," Lady Wifi cackled, undoing the locks on Ladybug. "Good luck with your cat popsicle. I have other news to cover," Lady Wifi said, leaving.
Outside the hotel, the mayor gestured for Chloe to make a break for it. When she reached her father, Chloe's phone rang, and when she answered it, Lady Wifi jumped out and onto the roof.
"Listen up, everyone. I present you with an award-winning news story: Ladybug is about to reveal her real identity," Lady Wifi announced.
"Yeah, sorry, but that's not happening today, miss," a voice said. Lady Wifi turned to see Fireblaze standing behind her.
"Hate to tell you this, but your show's been canceled," Frost Fang said, jumping down next to Fireblaze.
"So, the bird and the wolf want their piece of stardom too?" Lady Wifi smirked.
"Yeah, news flash: it's not going to look good on tonight's news," Fireblaze said, getting into a fighting stance.
"Breaking news: Lady Wifi taken down by two pets," Frost Fang added, readying his own stance.
The three of them locked eyes before charging at each other.
Lady Wifi fired multiple pause icons, but Fireblaze and Frost Fang dodged past them.
Getting in close, Fireblaze threw a punch, but Lady Wifi blocked it. She leaped to deliver a kick to his side, but Frost Fang grabbed her leg and tossed her backward.
"Is that all you two have got?" Lady Wifi asked, just before Fireblaze charged in and delivered a roundhouse kick to her gut, sending her stumbling backward.
"Where the heck are those two?" Fireblaze asked as Lady Wifi got back up.
"No idea, but I hope they get here soon," Frost Fang said as he grappled with her. She tried to punch him, but he backflipped, landing right next to his partner.
Lady Wifi stood up, her eyes narrowing as she glared at Fireblaze and Frost Fang. With a flick of her wrist, she fired several pause icons at them, forcing the two heroes to leap and dodge in quick succession.
"You're not making this easy," Frost Fang muttered as he flipped over one of the icons, landing smoothly on his feet.
"Wasn't planning to!" Lady Wifi sneered, launching a barrage of icons toward them. Fireblaze ducked, rolling under the attack while Frost Fang sidestepped, narrowly avoiding getting pinned.
"Alright," Fireblaze said, standing back up and dusting himself off, "let's stop playing around. No weapons. Hand-to-hand."
Frost Fang smirked. "I like that idea. Let's do this."
They both dropped their weapons to the ground and faced Lady Wifi.
She fired another volley of icons, but Fireblaze and Frost Fang moved in sync. Fireblaze charged forward, ducking under the flying symbols and closing the distance between them. He threw a quick punch, aiming for her wrist to knock the phone from her hand, but Lady Wifi was fast. She sidestepped his blow and swung her leg up, landing a sharp kick to his chest that sent him stumbling back.
"You're not getting this phone!" she spat, holding it high.
Frost Fang rushed in from behind her, throwing a swift punch toward her ribs. Lady Wifi spun just in time to block it with her forearm, but Frost Fang followed up with a rapid kick to her shin. She winced, momentarily off balance, and Frost Fang seized the opportunity to grab her arm.
"Get the phone!" he yelled to Fireblaze.
Fireblaze sprang forward, reaching for the device in her hand, but Lady Wifi let out a frustrated growl and fired a pause icon point-blank. It hit Fireblaze square in the chest, freezing him mid-motion.
"Gotcha," Lady Wifi smirked, yanking her arm free from Frost Fang's grip and delivering a hard elbow to his face, sending him staggering backward.
Frost Fang shook off the hit, blood trickling from his lip, and wiped it away with the back of his hand. "You're not winning this, Wifi. We're just getting started."
Lady Wifi laughed darkly. "You really think you can stop me? I control the signal, and soon, everyone will know who Ladybug really is!"
With a flick of her wrist, she sent another wave of icons at Frost Fang, forcing him to leap into the air. As he landed, he rolled forward and sprung up, throwing a fierce uppercut aimed at her jaw. Lady Wifi barely dodged, her phone slipping slightly in her grip. Noticing the opening, Frost Fang lunged at her, trying to wrestle the phone from her hand, but she kicked him hard in the gut, sending him crashing to the ground.
"You just don't give up, do you?" Lady Wifi snarled, her patience thinning.
"That's the thing about us," Fireblaze said, breaking free from the pause icon's grip. "We never give up."
He charged at her, faster this time, weaving through her attempts to blast him again. Lady Wifi raised her phone, firing multiple icons, but Fireblaze ducked and dodged each one, closing in with a powerful punch that connected with her shoulder. Lady Wifi let out a gasp of pain, her phone slipping further from her grasp.
Before she could recover, Frost Fang was back on his feet, coming at her from the other side. He swung a hard right hook that she blocked, but Fireblaze followed up with a quick kick to her side, forcing her to stagger back.
"Now!" Frost Fang shouted as he rushed in. Both heroes threw punches and kicks in quick succession, driving Lady Wifi into a corner. She desperately raised her phone to blast them again, but this time Frost Fang grabbed her arm and twisted it, forcing the phone lower. Fireblaze stepped in, slamming his fist down on her wrist. The phone flew out of her hand, clattering across the rooftop.
"No!" Lady Wifi screamed, her powers faltering as the phone hit the ground.
Frost Fang grinned. "Not so powerful without your little gadget, huh?"
"Shut up!" Lady Wifi spat, throwing a wild punch at him. Frost Fang caught her wrist and twisted it behind her back, immobilizing her.
"Fireblaze, the phone!" he shouted.
Fireblaze ran toward the phone, but Lady Wifi wasn't finished yet. With a surge of energy, she slammed her heel into Frost Fang's shin, causing him to release her. She dashed forward, lunging for the phone just as Fireblaze reached it.
The two clashed in the center of the rooftop, their hands both reaching for the device. Lady Wifi swung her fist at Fireblaze's face, but he blocked it, grabbing her arm and twisting her into a hold. She let out a furious scream, trying to kick him off, but Frost Fang rushed in, landing a solid punch to her gut that made her double over in pain.
"Give it up!" Fireblaze shouted, tightening his grip on her arm.
Lady Wifi snarled, her eyes burning with frustration. "Never!"
She managed to break free from Fireblaze's hold and threw herself toward the phone one last time. But Frost Fang was faster. He kicked it across the rooftop, sending it sliding out of reach. Lady Wifi's eyes widened in horror as the phone skidded to a stop near the edge of the building.
"Looks like your time's up," Fireblaze said, stepping in front of her.
Lady Wifi glared at them both, breathing heavily. "You think you've won? This isn't over. Hawk Moth will—"
"Yeah, yeah, we know," Frost Fang cut her off with a smirk. "Hawk Moth this, Hawk Moth that. Sorry to break it to you, but you've lost."
Without her phone, Lady Wifi was powerless. She stood there, defeated, as Fireblaze and Frost Fang prepared to secure her.
"Any last words for the news?" Frost Fang quipped with a grin.
Yeah, just one," Lady Wifi said before crouching down and punching them both in the groin. She then swept their legs out from under them, sending them both crashing to the ground. Seizing the moment, she sprinted forward and grabbed her phone.
Back in the kitchen.
"Lucky Charm!" Ladybug spins her yoyo creating what appears to be a box. "This must be some lucky box." She said before noticing the microwave. "Of course."
The Lucky charm was non-microwaveable so by putting it in the microwave and moving towards the lock on the freezer Ladybug disrupted the signal disabling the lock and freeing a very cold Cat Noir.
"You okay, Cat Noir?" Ladybug asks when her earrings started to beep.
"You used your lucky charm, there's not much time." Cat Noir said.
"I know here's the plan." Ladybug leans into whisper what he needed to do.
Back on the roof, Fire Blaze, Frost Fang, and Lady Wifi continued their fight.
"Gotta admit, Birdie and Wolfy, you two can fight, but it's over," Lady Wifi said, knocking them both back against the wall with a punch. She fired lock icons, trapping their arms.
"You know, I could probably get triple the viewers if I unmask three superheroes," Lady Wifi taunted as she walked toward them.
"No, no, no, no," Fire Blaze thought, internally freaking out. Frost Fang looked equally fearful as she approached. Suddenly, Cat Noir burst through the door and headed toward the Wifi antenna.
"Here you are. Cataclysm!" Cat Noir shouted as his ring glowed with dark energy surrounding his hand. He rushed toward the Wifi tower, only to see Lady Wifi appear on top of it.
"Nice try, kitty cat, but I'm not going to let you cut me off that easily," Lady Wifi said, firing pause icons at him.
Cat Noir dodged her attacks and tossed his staff into the air, which split into two pieces. The pieces flew toward Lady Wifi, but she blasted them aside with ease. As she scanned the roof for Cat Noir, she realized what he had done. Looking down in horror, she shouted, "No!" just as Cat Noir's Cataclysm struck the Wifi tower, destroying it. Instantly, the powers from her phone were cut off, freeing Ladybug, Fire Blaze, and Frost Fang.
"Thanks, Cat Noir! We owe you," Fire Blaze said, catching his breath.
"Yeah, you have no idea," Frost Fang added as they walked over.
"Any time, guys. Now, give us that phone!" Cat Noir demanded as the three heroes charged at Lady Wifi.
Lady Wifi struggled to fight them off while trying to keep her phone safe. She managed to pin Cat Noir to the ground, but Fire Blaze grabbed her from behind. She kicked him off, only for Frost Fang to sweep her legs out from under her, sending her crashing to the ground. He twisted her arm, holding her down. "Oh no, you don't!" Frost Fang yelled as Ladybug's yoyo flew in, wrapping around Lady Wifi's phone.
The heroes looked up just in time to see Ladybug catch the phone and throw it to the ground, releasing the Akuma. "No more evil-doing for you, little Akuma. Time to de-evilize!" Ladybug captured the Akuma with her yoyo, turning it back into a butterfly. "Bye-bye, little butterfly. Miraculous Ladybug!" she called as her lucky charm soared into the air, undoing all the damage from the fight and returning Lady Wifi to her original form—Alya.
"Pound it," the four heroes said, fist-bumping triumphantly.
"Wow! Ladybug, Fire Blaze, Frost Fang, and Cat Noir! Can I get a quick interview? Let me grab my phone," Alya said, turning around. Suddenly, Ladybug's earrings beeped.
"You've only got a minute left," Cat Noir noticed.
"Yeah, we need to go now," Fire Blaze said.
"Come on, let's go," Frost Fang added as the four of them hurried off.
"So... oh no, where'd they go?" Alya asked, confused.
In the lobby, Ladybug ran to an empty room when Cat Noir grabbed her arm. "Please stay. I won't tell anyone, cat's honor," he pleaded.
"Nobody must know who we are, not even us," Ladybug said as she went inside the room.
Cat Noir reached for the door handle, tempted to look inside but stopped himself and walked away.
"Hey, you did the right thing," Fire Blaze said, approaching him.
"Thanks, but I really wish I knew," Cat Noir replied with a sigh.
"Maybe someday," Frost Fang said, trying to reassure him.
"Do you guys know each other's secret identities?" Cat Noir asked, surprised.
"Yeah, we do," Fire Blaze admitted, making Cat Noir's eyes widen in shock.
"Our situation is a bit more complicated than you and Ladybug's," Frost Fang added.
"How so? Tell me, because if I can't know Ladybug's identity, maybe I can at least know yours. It'd make it so much easier for us to contact each other without the costumes," Cat Noir explained, hopeful.
Fire Blaze glanced at Frost Fang for a moment, then back at Cat Noir. "It's not that simple," he said slowly, as if weighing his words carefully. "Knowing each other's identities makes things more complicated, not easier."
"Yeah," Frost Fang added. "We've been in situations where knowing each other's secrets has helped, but it also puts us at risk. The more people who know, the greater the danger."
Cat Noir frowned, clearly frustrated. "But you trust each other. You work together seamlessly because you know who you are underneath the masks. Ladybug and I... we're always in the dark. We work well together, but there's always that distance." He looked down at his feet, kicking a small piece of debris left from the fight. "I just... I want to know who she is. Maybe it would make things less... lonely."
Fire Blaze put a hand on his shoulder. "I get it, man. We all do. But sometimes that mystery is part of the strength. Ladybug has her reasons for keeping her identity secret. Maybe, deep down, it's also protecting you."
Frost Fang nodded in agreement. "She knows what's at stake. You think knowing who she is would bring you closer, but it could also open the door to a lot of danger—danger that she's been keeping away from you."
Cat Noir sighed, his grip tightening on his staff. "I just don't want her to think I don't trust her. It's not about that. I trust her with everything."
"And she probably knows that," Fire Blaze said. "But trust works both ways. She's trusting you to respect her choice."
Cat Noir looked up at them, his expression a mix of longing and acceptance. "Maybe you're right. It's just hard sometimes, you know?"
"We get it," Frost Fang said with a small smile. "But hey, you guys make a great team, mask or no mask. Focus on that."
Cat Noir took a deep breath and nodded. "Thanks, guys. You're right. Ladybug and I have our way of doing things, even if it's... different from yours."
Fire Blaze smirked. "Different doesn't mean wrong."
As the three heroes stood there, the tension eased a little. Cat Noir straightened up, his usual playful smile returning to his face.
"Guess I'll keep the mystery alive for now," he said with a wink. "Besides, I like a good chase."
Frost Fang chuckled. "Atta boy, Cat."
"Anyway, we should probably head out," Fire Blaze added, looking around. "I'm sure Ladybug's already back to normal by now."
Cat Noir nodded. "Yeah, you're right. Thanks for the talk. And next time, let's try not to get trapped by Wi-Fi signals, huh?"
"Deal," Frost Fang said with a grin, and the three of them shared a quick fist bump before heading off in different directions.
As Cat Noir walked away, he glanced back once more, the weight of the conversation still on his mind. Despite everything, he couldn't help but feel a little more at ease, knowing he wasn't alone in the struggle of balancing hero life and secrets.
As Alya was walking out of the hotel, she looked around and noticed Oliver and Leo sitting by the front, looking tired. "Hey, guys," she said, causing them to look up and smile.
"Alya, you're okay," Oliver said, getting up.
"Yeah, are you okay?" Leo asked.
"Of course, I am. What are you two doing here?" she asked.
"We came looking for you. After we heard you got suspended, we were worried. So Oliver called the principal. They talked it over, and he said if you come in for one hour of detention, he'll drop the whole thing. Then we saw Ladybug, Cat Noir, Fire Blaze, and Frost Fang going after you, so we rushed over and have been waiting here all day," Leo explained, bringing a smile to her face.
"You two did all that just for me?" she asked, blushing slightly.
"Yeah, I mean, it's not the same without you, and when I saw what happened, I rushed over as soon as I could, and..." Oliver started explaining when Alya leaned in and kissed him on the lips, shocking him.
"Hey, can you excuse us for one second?" Leo said, pulling his cousin inside.
Once inside, Leo turned to Oliver and said, "Listen, this is your chance to ask her out officially."
Oliver, still in a bit of a daze from the kiss, blinked and stammered, "Wait, ask her out? Like... right now?"
Leo rolled his eyes and gave him a light shove. "Yeah, man, she just kissed you! She clearly likes you. Don't mess this up."
Oliver nervously ran a hand through his hair, glancing out the window where Alya was waiting. "I-I don't know, what if it was just in the moment, you know? Maybe she didn't really mean it like that."
Leo shook his head. "Dude, she kissed you. Just be honest with her and ask. You've been crushing on her forever, and now's your chance."
Oliver took a deep breath, trying to calm his nerves. "Okay, okay. I'll do it."
With one final nod of encouragement from Leo, Oliver stepped back outside, approaching Alya. "Hey, um, Alya?"
"Yeah?" Alya asked, turning to face him with a smile.
"I... I was wondering," Oliver began, feeling his heart race. "Would you, maybe, want to go out sometime? Like, officially? You know, a real date?"
Alya's smile widened, and she chuckled softly. "I was wondering when you were going to ask." She stepped closer, her eyes twinkling. "I'd love to, Oliver."
Oliver's face lit up with a huge grin. "Really?"
"Yeah, really," Alya said, gently grabbing his hand. "You finally got the courage to ask me, huh?"
Oliver laughed nervously. "Yeah, I guess I did."
Leo, peeking from the doorway, gave a thumbs-up and whispered to himself, "Finally."
As Oliver and Alya shared a smile, they both turned to look at Leo, who was still standing near the doorway, grinning.
"Now it's your turn, Leo," Alya teased, raising an eyebrow. "All you have to do is ask Marinette out."
Leo's confident grin quickly faded, and his face turned bright red. "W-What? Me? Ask Marinette out?" he stammered, clearly caught off guard. "I—uh—it's not that simple!"
Oliver smirked and crossed his arms. "Oh, come on, dude. You've been crushing on her just as long as I've liked Alya. It's about time you made a move."
Alya nodded in agreement, her arms still linked with Oliver's. "Yeah, Leo. If Oliver can do it, so can you. Marinette would probably say yes in a heartbeat."
Leo rubbed the back of his neck, his blush deepening. "I-I don't know... Marinette's... she's different. What if she doesn't feel the same way?"
Alya shook her head, laughing softly. "Trust me, Leo. You'll never know until you try. Besides, from what I've seen, you've got a good chance."
Leo hesitated, still clearly flustered. "I-I'll think about it. I just... need to figure out the right time."
Oliver chuckled, walking over and patting his cousin on the back. "Well, don't wait too long. You don't want someone else beating you to it."
Leo groaned but smiled slightly. "Alright, alright. I'll figure it out. Just... stop making me blush already!"
Alya giggled, giving Oliver a quick peck on the cheek. "I think it's cute. You two need to stop overthinking things."
As they all shared a lighthearted laugh, Leo couldn't help but feel the pressure building. But deep down, he knew his friends were right—it was only a matter of time.