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Daminette December 2023: 18-Hiding in the Shadows

Marinette looked around her pent house in Paris. She had everything she wanted as a teenager. Well, almost everything. She was a well-known fashion designer, to the people that were aware of her. She kept her business a secret and used an alias. Her clients all came from judgement on her other clients. Others designers knew her as 'Passion' after her store's brand. Very few knew her as Marinette Dupain-Cheng: Gabriel Agreste, Audrey Bourgeois, and Jagged Stone.

Marinette had enough money to pay her rent, her fabric, all of her equipment, anything a business woman could need. Marinette herself, not so much. She missed being able to walk out and go sit at a café for a bit. When she saw Wayne Enterprise opened a section in Paris, she came up with an idea.

'Wayne Enterprises is a place that usually pays big. Even a part time job should be fine. A little play money couldn't hurt. A few extra euros so I could eat out, get some comfy clothes so I'm not rushing between orders and messing up wouldn't hurt.'

Damian Wayne sat at his desk, looking through potential applicants. Many of them were attached to big names or had one of their own. As he rang background checks, he could see they were all connected to each other in one way or another. He smirked at his idea.

'Let's put on a show. I want to see what kind of people these applicants are around each other. Would they out themselves?'

Mari was escorted to a waiting room as Damian Wayne got through other interviews. When the door opened, the last thing she expected was to see some familiar faces: Chloe, Adrien, and Lila.

"I don't know why you're even here, Dupain-Cheng." Chloe snarled, after the door was closed, "This is a big company that would love to work with our families. You have nothing going for you."

Marinette sat down and smiled, "Is that right? I guess I must have sent the wrong order to your mother and that's why she wore my design down the red carpet at the MET Gala."

Chloe tensed up and refused to meet her gaze. She could tell Adrien and Lila were surprised as well.

Chloe cleared her throat, "You're lying."

"Call your mother and ask." Marinette shrugged, "Oh, that's right! She doesn't like you; she prefers your half sister, who can actually work and living on her own, instead of leeching off of her Daddy."

"This isn't you, Dupain-Cheng." Chloe declared.

"No. This is me." Marinette shrugged off the concerned looks, "I'm just not being forced to coddle you to make Caline Bustier's life easier. 'Oh, just show Chloe some love, so she'll know what it's like and she'll get better eventually. You'll see.' Even she knew you were a horrible person. She basically thought you were The Grinch. That with enough love, your heart would grow three sizes and you wouldn't be such a bitch anymore."

Everyone was speechless at Marinette's attitude. This wasn't the Marinette that they grew up with.

"Chloe Bourgeois." a security voice called.

Chloe held her head high as she walked into the office.

"Damian Wayne." Chloe stated.

"Sit!" he demanded.

Chloe was shocked by his attitude.

'Doesn't he know who I am?'

"Do you know who I am?" she shouted.

"A spoiled brat; Ive read the articles on the internet." Damian stated, "You are known for crying for your father when you don't get what you want. Even though you are the oldest, your half-sister is who your mother relies on to bring customers for Style Queen in New York."

"My father-" Chloe snarled.

"Isn't the mayor anymore. He hasn't been the mayor in three years." the Wayne heir spoke, "If you're thinking of blackmailing me, you chose the wrong person. Spread whatever lies you want or cry to your father, the hotel owner. I could make one post about how horrid his hotel is and he would go out of business. Could you live with that?"

Chloe stood there, speechless. The only person who talked to her like this was her mother.

"I'm in charge, here, and if it came down to it, your job would be scrubbing toilets all day." Damian declared.

Tears formed in Chloe's eyes.

'He's glaring at me, just like Mommy. He doesn't look happy. He looks at me like he wishes I was gone or someone else.'

"We're done here." Damian stated.

Chloe quickly rushed out of the office. The three saw her rushing away, crying.

'I knew she wouldn't last.'

"Marinette, I can't understand why you're like this." Lila spoke, as she took her seat.

'He made that Daddy's Girl cry. I better go at this carefully.'

"Oh, shove it, Lila." Marinette sighed, "All three of us, here, know you're a lying manipulative bitch. You don't have to fake it."

"I don't know-" Lila continued.

"Adrien already told me years ago that he made a deal with you. He made one with me, too. Did he ever tell you that?" Mari questioned.

Lila glanced towards Adrien, who kept his head down.

"Oh, he didn't." she giggled, "You see, I was already designing for Jagged Stone when you arrived to our school. Adrien even had me autograph things I designed for him."

The model had turned towards Adrien and was now glaring at him.

"I could have made your whole 'tinnitus-kitten bullshit' story go up in flames since day one." Mari smiled, "I could have video called him and you would have been labeled as delusional."

"I took all our friends away!" Lila cried out, in victory.

"No." Mari answered, "You took away people, who were finally talking to me. Chleo ensured that for seven years, I had no friends. Those 'friends' just went back to not talking to me. You didn't actually do anything. If anything, you helped me. You took away the class president duties from me and I had more free time. You turned Alya and Nino away, so I couldn't babysit. I designed more clothes and got more clients. You didn't make my life worse, Lila, you made it better."

Lila fumed. Adrien had played peace maker between the both of them. From what Marinette was saying, she could have won the war in an instant! She thought she had chased Marinette Duapin-Cheng out of school all those years ago and here she was smiling, practially laughing at her, saying it wasn't true. She had thanked her and said she made her life better.

'I need this job so I can rub it in her face! I need to win against her!'

"I do hope you at least did some research into Damian Wayne." Marinette stated.

"I've known Damian Wayne since we were children!" Lila announced.

"Is that what it told you, you should say when you looked up how rich his family is?" Mari inquired.

Lila stood up, in rage.

'How dare she!'

"Lila Rossi." security called out.

Lila smirked, "I'm coming."

"She really should have done her research." Marinette spoke out loud.

"Why do you say that?" Adrine asked.

"Lila likes to play off her tears and looks." Mari declared, "Damian Wayne hates going to galas because of girls that try to attach themselves to him."

"And?" Adrien questioned.

"He broke an Italian model's arm two months ago, for lying to him." the designer stated.

Adrien paled at her words. Marinette merely smiled and pulled out her phone and dialed emergency services.

"Hello, what is your emergency?" the voice asked.

"I think we need an ambulance at Wayne Enterprise." Marinette stated, "I think someone's arm is broken."

"Are you with this person?" the voice questioned.

"No." the designer answered.

"I have sent medical to your location." the voice declared, before hanging up.

"That was pretty extreme, Marinette. I have faith in Lila!" Adrien shouted, "I don't think he would do that! The Waynes have an imagine to uphold!"

"Maybe, you should have done your research." Mari shrugged, "You still have time. Maybe five minutes."

Lila sauntered her way into the office.

"Hello, Mr. Wayne." She spoke, calmly.

"Sit." He demanded, not looking up.

Lila waved off his decleration. She moved past the chair in front of his desk and walked her way to his side.

"Can I sit on your lap?" She asked, "You see, I have tinnitus and-"

"There is nothing in here that would activate your tinnitus. Tinnitus is when you can't here anything for a brief amount of time, but a loud ringing. It's usually followed after hearing an extremely loud sound. I should know; I went to medical school." Damian stated.

'Shit. My usual tactics won't work here.'

Lila nodded and made her way back to the seat.

"Why shoud I hire you?" The Wayne heir questioned.

Lila fluttered her lashes, "I'm a model for Gabriel Agreste."

"Former model." Damian interjected, "You now model on Instagram and Only Fans."

Lila turned red. She didn't expect them to aware of her new lifestyle.

"Now, Miss Lerouch-" he continued.

Lila paled, "Wh-What did you call me?"

"Cerise Lerouch." Damian stated, "Did you think I would not delve into your background? I have to know who I am working with."

Cerise quickly leaped up from her seat and rushed around the desk.

"Don't touch me." Damian demanded.

"I'll do anything." Cerise cried out, grabbing onto his arm.

The Wayne heir growled, "Let go."

"I can help you relieve stress in other ways, you know." Cerise pleaded.

Damian grabbed her wrist and twisted it behind her back, harshly. Cerise screamed in pain.

"I have no need for whores." Damian spoke.

He grabbed the back of her shirt, arm still twisted, and walked her to his office door. He grabbed the knob and threw her out, in front of his security team.

"Drag this whore out by the hair, if you have too, but I want her off Wayne Enterprise grounds and blacklisted!" Damian shouted.

"Yes, Mr. Wayne." they spoke simultaneously, as he slammed his door shut.

"Shit, I think her arm is broken." the one on the left declared.

"She would call an ambulance?" the one on the right asked.

"Please, help me! It hurts so much!" Cerise begged, cradling her arm.

"You shouldn't have pissed him off." the one on the right declared, "Damian Wayne isn't one to mess around."

A man rushed towards them with medical workers.

"Did you guys call for an ambulance and someone with a broken arm?" the new guy asked.

"No, but perfect timing." the one on the left stated, "Girl with broken arm right here."

Cerise was walked by the waiting room. Inside, she could see Adrien looked horrified before turning to Marinette. She was smiling at her. Then, the baker's daughter flipped her off.

'She knew! That bitch knew how this would end!'

Cerise burst into tears as she was carted off.

"I guess that just leaves you and me, Agreste." Marinette stated.

Adrien began to feel uncomfortable.

"I do hope you do better than they did." She spoke, "For your Father's sake."

"Huh?" Adrien asked, confused.

"Damian Wayne isn't one to back down, not even to his father. He can make his father bow down to him. You have no idea how......attractive that is to a woman, Adrien." Mari smiled, "A man with a spine."

The model gulped, watching Marinette lick her lips.

"You should grow a spine." she declared, "Maybe then your father won't force you to model for him. I' sure that's why Kagami chose Felix over you. Your cousin has a spine. It looks good on him. Maybe, that's why Kagami didn't take my advice on how to get back with you after the break up."

Adrien only looked at her in shocked.

"Alya told me you broke up and I went to see her." Marinette continued, "I tried to help, but she didn't want to. She said it was better that way and well, Felix and you did look alike as teens. The same face with a spine; kind of hard to resist. They're so happy and their twins are adorable."

"Adrien Agreste, Mr. Wayne will see you now." the voice spoke over the intercom.

The model looked over at the designer. She waved at him, but said nothing. Adrien stood up and stood tall.

Adrien walked into Damian's office. It was intimidating; Marinette was right. He was scarier than his father.

"Why should I hire you, Adrien Agreste?" Damian questioned.

"I hate modeling. I prefer computers and science. I want to break free of Gabriel." Adiren admitted, "You don't have to worry about me telling him anything because I never learned anything about fashion. I couldn't even tell you the names of two different shades of fabric. If anyting, you should hire Marinette Dupain-Cheng. Marinette has always been an amazing designer. She was recognized by Father and Style Queen when she was only thirteen. She's the one who would know everything about fashion."

Damian hid his smirk behind his hand and looked down at the papers about Adrien again.

'What a miracle worker you are, Miss Dupain-Cheng. Agreste grew a spine.'

"We may have an internship available in our science department." Damian spoke, "Do you still live with your father?"

"Yes." Adrien spoke.

"We have a company home we prefer our interns reside in." Damian continued.

He noticed Adrien seemed relieved about that.

"The internship isn't a guarantee." The Wayne heir continued, "We need to see you commitment and dedication first hand. If you can't keep up, we'll put you in a different department. If you keep failing to meet our expectations, you'll have no choice but to keep modeling for your father."

"Tell him we'll work with him for one year, as a test." Damian continued, "You have one year to get your affairs in order. You'll need to move in one month from now and if not, consider the contract cancelled. I will inform them you are expected."

"Thank you." Adrien smiled.

Damian waved him off and Adrine walked out of the office, happy.

Marinette stood up when her name was called. As she walked towards the office, she saw Adrien smiling at a paper. She entered the office and closed the door.

"Please sit Miss Dupain-Cheng." Damian ordered.

Marinette immediately took a seat in front of him.

"Why should I hire you?" He questioned.

Mari shrugged, "You don't really have to."

"Oh?" Damian pushed.

"I'm only here for a part time job." the designer answered, "You know, helping out on the floor, coffee grabber, secretary gig. That sort of thing."

"Excuse me?" he asked, shocked, " Aren't you a fashion designer."

"With my own clients and I can pay for my own things." She smiled.

"Then why are you here?" Damian questioned.

Marinette sat back further in the chair and got comfortable, "Play money. I spend my own on my deisgns, fabrics, equipment, rent. Why not have a little extra to treat myself to a night out or a night in, for once?"

That was not the answer he had been expecting.

Damian laughed, "What if I decide to keep you?"

"Keep me as in?" Marinette pushed.

"I decide I want to become one of your clients." he offered.

"Are you offering?" the designer asked, "I've seen some of those suits you wear to galas and it doesn't bring you out to your full potential."

"And that would be?" he asked.

"You're outshined by your father, your older brothers, and the company." She spoke, "You can stand out, but maybe you want to fade into the back, less people to grope you."

Damian chuckled and stood up from his seat. He made his way around the desk and rested on it.

"What would you dress me in, right now?" Damian questioned.

"Depends." Marinette smiled, "Do you always wear a suit to work or are you interested in a change?"

"Tell me about this hypothetical change." He demanded.

"Ever heard of quick change wear?" She asked.

"No." he replied.

"It mainly takes woman into factor. Clothes that can go from working at the office to going out on a date or partying." Mari answered, "Just a few adjustments and possibly a new shade of makeup and usually people tend to think they took all day to get ready."

Damian took what she said into account, "And for men?"

"Most don't really have the option." Marinette shrugged, "Shame, but on you.....your figure. Well, there's nothing sluttier than a man wearing a sleeveless turtleneck."

The Wayne heir couldn't help but think of his old League of Assassin's outfits.

"No one at work would know if you have a blazer on and buttoned." She continued, "It is your office so you can always install a closet here and keep an extra pair of clothes. Jeans, if you prefer. Who is to say that this whole time, you weren't wearing sweatpants and just dressed from the waist up."

He chuckled ather way of thinking.

'Effective, but true not the less. I could kick out anyone who entered my office, should I choose to dress comfortably, and there was a closet hidden behind the cabinets.'

"Another thing most people tend to do is incorporate their culture into their clothing, as well." Marinette spoke, "Personally, I use apple blossoms in most of my designs for myself."

"Miss Dupain-Cheng, you are not what I was expecting." Damian declared, "I like to expect everything."

Mari smiled, "I've been known to be...unpredictable."

"You want to work part time in the fashion section." The Wayne heir stated, "Even if it's just grabbing coffee or lunch for others."

"Correct." she answered.

"Fine." Damian spoke, "You can work here, part time, at least three days a week. I f you have a big comission, I want to know about it. You can keep the details to yourself, but I want a time frame."

Marinette nodded, happily.

"I also want you to make me something to relax in the office that could pass for office wear." he suggested, "I'll pay for fabric of course. I can send you the details of my heritage via email, later."

Marinette stood up, "I'll start on that and bring it by Friday."

Damian grabbed her hand and kissed it, "I'll see you Monday morning, at 9AM, for work. We can go over your schedule then."

Marinette felt her face flush as his lips connected with her hand. His gaze was piercing.

"Yes, Mr. Wayne." She answered, flustered.

Damian waved his hand, dismissing her, but he still followed her to the door.

"You know, Miss Dupain-Cheng." He whispered, pressing himself to her back, "They may not be able to see it, but I see what lurks in the shadows. I can see what you hide there. I can wait a bit longer for the side of you that wants to come out and play."

"Is that so?" Marinette whispered back.

"I'll enjoy getting to know you, in the future." Damian spoke, before opening the door.

Marinette took a breath before she walked out the door.

"Marinette, did you get the job?" Adrien asked.

"Yes." she answered.

The model sighed in relief, "I told him you were good. I told him about Father and Audrey."

"Did you think I wouldn't be able to get it on my own?" Mari questioned.

"That's not what I meant!" Adrien cried, surprised at the question.

"Then, don't belittle me and my work." Marinette declared, "He already knew who I was. The Wayne keep a check on everyone and everything. Did you seriously not expect him to know about our families? He was probably listening to us in the waiting room."

Adrien gulped in response.

"Besides, I wasn't apart of whatever you three were fighting over." Marinette smiled, walking away.

'What did she mean by that?'

Adrien turned to see Damian Wayne leaning against the door, wearing a smirk on his face. Damian took notice of the model and hardened his gaze. Adrien gulped as Damian stood tall and closed his door again.

'What was he staring at?'

Adrien turned his head back down the corridor and saw Marinette speaking to the receptionist.

'He was after Marinette the whole time!'

'He already knew who I was.'

'He was probably listening to us in the waiting room.'

'Besides, I wasn't apart of whatever you three were fighting over.'

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kikigeh · 2 years

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I decided to write down the most striking information from the season 5 bible leak. DO NOT INTERACT if you want to go into the season blindly but do interact if you want to discuss it. Heavy spoilers under the cut.

A few things to note before we go on:

The document's final revision is from 2020, this means that THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT FINAL and the information might differ from what we will be seeing in the end product.

Also, a show's bible is meant to go over the key points of the story and characters, it's not necessarily a synopsis of everything that you'll see in the show so save yourself the immediate belief that the season is going to suck because character A or thing B are not mentioned in length here.

The bullet points go in order of appearance in the document, hence the jumps in subjects.

With that out of the way, let's start. FINAL WARNING, leave if you don't want to be spoiled.

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It is revealed that Marinette had a crush on Kim prior to the show starting. Confessing was a bad experience for her (thanks to Chloe) and that's the reason as to why she's so hesitant to confess to Adrien.

At the very end of the season, Ladybug and Chat Noir will finally be able to use their special powers without transforming back. They'll be able to use Lucky Charms/Cataclysms more than once.

Adrien will find the courage to tell Gabriel that he doesn't want to be a model.

Adrien realizes that he feels something special towards Marinette and, realizing that Ladybug will never love him back, he decides to pursue her instead.

Adrien and Marinette will have their first kiss on episode 23 "Collusion".

Gabriel, owing a favor to Tomoe Tsurugi, wants Adrien to be with Kagami.

Nathalie is described in the document as "eventually emerging as a surrogate mother to Adrien".

We will either see or hear what happens when Chat Noir uses his Cataclysm on a human being in the episode "Destruction"

Ladynoir's relationship will change; without Chat Noir's flirting and with Ladybug finally accepting that she needs him (no longer pushing him away), they become a perfect duo of platonic, supportive friends.

Lady Noire and Mister Bug make an appearance in Season 5 once more.

Ladybug will be merging the Ladybug and Black Cat miraculous herself becoming "BugNoire".

The merging of the Ladybug and Black Cat miraculous create a brand new Kwami whose ability is to grant a wish (Like Dragon Ball's Shenron). The magic formula is found within the Grimoire; Gabriel, however, does not know how to decipher it. This is why his goal is to find someone who does.

Ladybug/Marinette finds out Hawkmoth's identity. Chat Noir/Adrien, however, will NEVER learn about it.

Nathalie was introduced to the Agrestes by Mrs. Tsurugi. She was hired because she was a hunter of magical artifacts.

Nathalie is secretly in love with Gabriel and follows him blindly, however, she has a secret plan for herself and wishes to fuse the miraculous so that her own wish can be granted: Make Gabriel fall in love with her.

Monarch will akumatize people and then send out a miraculous their way this season.

At the end of the season, Gabriel will give up the butterfly miraculous and someone else will get a hold of it: Lila.

Lila has several identities and several families, somehow. She goes by Lila Rossi, Cerise and Iris Verdi for different scenarios.

Scarabella will make a comeback for the two episode special.

Chloe's butler's name is Armand; he's the only person who cares for Chloe. More about this will be brought up in the episode "Adoration".

Zoe has feelings for Marinette, but she doesn't dare to tell her. This will also come up in episode "Adoration".

Zoe will become the holder of the Black Cat miraculous during the two-part special.

Contrary to popular belief, there are no written implications about Juleka and Rose's relationship despite it being shown on-screen. Neither are there any implications about Marc and Nathaniel's.

Kim was ALSO in love with Marinette in 8th grade. He is said to be the root of Marinette's problems in the episode "Derision".

Kagami is described as having "powerful feelings" towards both Adrien and Marinette.

Luka will leave in Mid-Season 5 as to not compromise the identities of Ladybug and Chat Noir. He will leave with Jagged to Brazil, where he meets with Su-Han who will teach him Mirakung-fu. He'll go back to Paris in the finale.

Felix's new identity as the Peacock holder is called "Argos".

There will be several instances where we're reminded of Marinette's anxiety, mostly induced by her fears both as a civilian but also as Ladybug.

Marinette gives up on Adrien (or attempts to) and starts realizing that she may have feelings for Chat Noir, who has changed a lot since the end of S4.

Adrien asks Marinette out, which further complicates her feelings since she believes her crush on Adrien is detrimental.

Marinette is convincing herself that the one she loves is Chat Noir in order to forget about Adrien but he, who has given up on Ladybug, is intent on pursuing Marinette this time around.

There will be an apparent complete reversal of the lovesquare which may only culminate with Andre The Ice Maker's appearance to help them figure some things out.

Plagg and Tikki hurt from watching Marinette/Ladybug and Adrien/Chat Noir struggle with their feelings, which is why they opt for removing their miraculous and handing them out to other holders (Alya and Zoe).

Marinette thinks Zoe has a crush on Adrien. We know that that isn't quite the case and she is the object of Zoe's affection instead.

Lila and Chloe become the next class representatives. Lila is able to manipulate and control Chloe; because of their joint efforts, they become Monarch's strongest minions.

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I think the only three things I heavily dislike are:

1. The fact that Adrien will NEVER find out about his father 2. Lila is not a compelling character, so the show is definitely going to suffer with her as the lead villain. 3. Felix is not mentioned much, if at all. Seems like the sentimonster arc might take a backseat but then again, things could've changed during production from 2020 to 2022.

But other than that, I don't see why anyone would read the document and firmly believe that it's underwhelming. If anything, I find most of it extremely exciting compared to the other seasons. Only time will tell.... but anyway, until then, don't miss today's release of episode 1!

#miraculous ladybug #ml spoilers #ml bible #ml leak #ml season 5

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kawaiichibiart · 2 months

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Platonic Love square HCs pt.3 (?)

Continuing off my "Adrien loves to doodle..." HC, Marinette loves getting him new colors and replacing empty/used up supplies for his hobby. He goes through them faster than she does and she doesn't mind picking up a few things even if he insists that he can get them himself.

As LB and CN, they tend to take turns walking people home if they ever get into a situation (someone trying to assault them for instance) where they don't feel safe, where one of them is walking with the person and the other is on the roof keeping an eye out.

Whether she is in or out of the mask, Marinette will always jump to defend Chat Noir. He's not a villain, say that again and you'll see who you should really be scared of.

Adrien, in turn, whether or not he's wearing his mask, will jump to his Lady's side if people push her to do more. Stop pushing her to do your job, maybe if you'd help us/them, we'd get somewhere faster.

They play their version of Marco-Polo during patrol, which is literally just Ladybug going "Chat!" and Chat Noir going "Meow!"

Trash talk fashion shows, especially Audrey's after Gabriel shuts down (before it shut down they'd go after Gabriel hard).

One time they were late to an Akuma because Chat had decided to take a nap on Ladybug's lap. Alya caught the moment.

They have social media accounts for their hero IDs. Chat Noir has always leaned towards funny, wholesome and generally just random posts (in short, he's posting whatever he wants). Ladybug tries to keep things professional, but eventually she also begins to shift into a "I'm posting whatever I want" mindset. It's mostly pics of Chat Noir.

Marinette once got Adrien to transform into Mister Bug again so she could use him as a reference for body armor designs.

Marinette, on Twitter: Reasons you should sign my petition to get Adrien Agreste to quit Gabriel and start working for me, MDC, a 🧵: 1. Gabriel Agreste is a bitch. | 2. I wouldn't have Adrien wear the same outfit in different colors. | 3. I'll feed him. | 4. Gabriel is a bitch. | 5. I won't make him model with someone who doesn't know boundaries. | 6. I'll let him have a say in what he wears. | 7. Gabriel Agreste is a bitch. Thank you for reading! (Felix, replying: didn't bother to read the🧵, signed the petition because I hate my uncle and want his business to fail <3 | Marinette: one of two (for now) things we have in common: loving Adrien and hating Gabriel )

#miraculous #adrien agreste #chat noir #cat noir #marinette dupain cheng #ladybug #platonic lovesquare #platonic adrienette #platonic adrinette #platonic ladynoir #platonic ladrien #platonic marichat #miraculous headcanon

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wisteriasymphony · 2 months

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Going on a First Date with the Shitsquare

Adrien:

You meet up with him somewhere innocuous date spot—maybe a coffee shop or at the park. He uses a pseudonym and tries to throw people off his appearance a bit (maybe glasses/colored contacts, styling his hair a different way), but the resemblance is still there to the point where you'll always wonder if it was really *the* Adrien Agresté.

Pros:

Insists that he pays for everything, if he hasn't found a way to pay for it beforehand. Somehow you'll find yourself fed for the rest of the day, with a bouquet of fresh-cut flowers in one hand and three days worth of groceries in the other.

Cons:

He will try very hard to prioritize listening over talking, but if you even so much as mention something marginally related to jazz, he will explain the entire history of Jazz as a genre down to the most minute details. It does not matter if you do not care, or if you don't understand what he's saying because of how fast he's talking. This will go on. For three fucking hours.

Claudia:

You probably noticed her while she was working, and decided to give her your number just to see if that scruffy goth girl will give you a chance. She does? ...Begrudgingly? You guys hang out at an Intermarche or something like that. You won't be told about her whole sister situation, so you only know her as "Lydia" for now.

Pros:

Not wanting to completely embarrass herself, she puts in a little more effort than she normally does for this first date (e.g.: gets the motivation to shower and brush her hair. good for her). She'll generally try and be nice, and won't smoke if you aren't comfortable being around that. Overall it'll just be you two hanging out.

Cons:

Good LORD she cannot take a complement to save her life. The entire time she'll be joking about it being a "pity date" and how you probably only asked her out because she looks like she'd be "easy" (to sleep with on the first date, that is). You won't be able to convince her that you had good intentions. You won't be able to get her to believe you when you say you find her pretty.

Chat Noir/Errant:

How the fuck did you get a date with that guy? ...Either way, his reputation means you'll probably never tell anybody else about it anyways. You meet up late at night,

Pros:

He's very sweet and considerate, unlike what Lucky Lucky Ladybug's propaganda would have you believe, and is willing to take you anywhere you'd like to go. If you don't have a Miraculous of your own, be prepared for a lot of bridal carrying (or, whatever you're more comfortable with! no pressure).

Cons:

He is quick to dump all his trauma on you, as he is unaware that that's usually something you at least save for the third date. If you haven't gotten brainwashed by Ladybug all that much, you will now be unable to scrub all of the stuff he says she did to him from your brain.

Cynic:

You probably either got cornered by them on accident, or you had a usually positive reaction to them attempting to break in to your house and rob you. Either way, they probably take you out on the rooftops for your first 'date', in whatever gender presentation you're most attracted to.

Pros: (Suggestive)

You guys will probably smash within the first 30 minutes, for no better reason than they just get bored. Have fun getting topped on a rooftop, I guess...? They're generally very jokey with it, not really caring all that much either which way. You might end the date with a few hickeys, too.

Cons:

You're unlikely to get a second date. You might also get your wallet stolen.... But they'll give you back all your important IDs and metro pass and stuff. Eventually.

#I might do one with Lucky/Mari and with Chloe later.#who knows lol #miraculous fandom #thewarmembraceofshadow #miraculous lb #shitsquare #miraculous adrien #adrien agreste #miraculous chat noir #miraculous fanfic #mlb adrien #mlb ocs #oc x canon #x you #tweos jokey stuff

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flightfoot · 1 year

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So this episode is another lovesquare episode. Every time it happens I really don't understand why everyone is so invested if these two kids get together. Marinette says "What if it doesn't work?" well you're 14 so you'll get another boyfriend eventually. Maybe instead of forcing these two to get together they can just figure out their feelings themselves.

Keep in mind that to them, they're not going into this with the mindset of "we're teens right now, there's so much more of life left, what matters right now doesn't matter much". To these kids, these relationships, these feelings, ARE the most important things to them right now.

Basically, all these kids are convinced that Adrien and Marinette are in True Love, the fairy tale kind of stuff (I mean, you can see that with Nathaniel's drawings of them)

So it's basically them trying to get destined lovers together at last.

#ask #miraculous ladybug #adrien agreste #marinette dupain cheng #adrienette

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piromina · 2 months

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WIP Reblog Game

I saw this going around and thought it might be fun soo...

List the titles of your top five priorities for WIP updates (link your fics for new readers!)

An upcoming scene, event, or detail in each fic that you're looking forward to writing

Bonus: make a poll for your followers to vote on which top 5 WIP they are most excited to see an update on!

Then tag 10 writer friends!

WIP TITLES (only one of these is actually up tbh...)

a breach in the brooch – So this one is an AU idea I have had in my head for...longer than I care to admit, but basically, Adrien has been in on his father's plan to become Hawkmoth since he first came up with it. Now, on the day of the Stoneheart attack, Adrien is questioning why he went along with his father's plans so easily. I mean, becoming a supervillain isn't exactly a healthy way of grieving. And so, when he finds the cat miraculous in his room, he decides to become a superhero despite living under the same roof as his enemy.

to defy a reality – AU where when the sentikids were created, because of the broken miraculous, it accidentally gave them all magical powers, dubbing the three of them "superhumans." Unfortunately, the Order of the Guardians (which Marinette and Nino are part of) is dead set on finding and killing any known superhumans. VERY Feligami, Adrienette, and DJWifi centric.

penumbra – Sometimes I think about how Master Fu was a holder of the peacock miraculous once. Sometimes I think about how Félix has the peacock miraculous. Sometimes I wonder what would happen if the two of them ever met.

identity theft – Everyone thinks Hawkmoth and Shadowmoth are two different people. Chat Noir thinks Shadowmoth killed Hawkmoth and took his miraculous. Ladybug thinks Hawkmoth actually gambles and lost a bet to Shadowmoth, and ended up handing over the miraculous.

nonexistent happiness (the name will probably change) – Gimmi is the kwami of reality, right? But everyone knows reality is just a web of lies. So when Gimmi creates a new universe, and rewrites reality, they're really making a universe that doesn't really exist. And a nonexistent universe will have to fall apart eventually...

UPCOMING

I've written most of the fic except the last two chapters, where things get very...interesting, you'll see. Not to spoil too much, but there's a really big fight scene I look forward to getting to.

There is something VERY big happening in chapter sixteen, but I really don't want to spoil it. Yes you heard me right this fic will have more than sixteen chapters. I think the very most information I can give you about it is that it's...quite a revealing conversation Master Fu has.

I'm looking forward to Master Fu's perspective on this one, I've never written that before so that should be exciting.

Félix comes in at one point. Need I say more.

The part where the universe just kinda....dies..........I mean YES thats the premise of the whole fic and should happen pretty early on but for some reason im not there yet. ANYWAYS

And for the tags....I think everyone I know has been tagged already so. if you want to do this you can just say I tagged you or something I dont know

#tag game #my writitng

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lady-de-mon-coeur · 2 years

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This girl

Words: 3,636

Language: English

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Summary: I'm bad at writing summaries, all I can say is that I wrote this fic just because I thought there's not enough Ladrien/Ladynoir fluff out there. So I tried my best to stuff this story with as much sweetness as it could contain. Hope you'll enjoy it.

I'd like to thank @opakitty for beta reading my stuff and providing help with improving this fic. As you might've already noticed, English isn't my first language, so there might be errors. Sorry in advance.

Once back home after their conversation at the top of the Eiffel Tower, Adrien was ecstatic at first. Happiness and excitement were bubbling inside him so that he couldn't get any sleep.

His lady was finally willing to know his identity. And he hoped it was the beginning of something bigger.

His identity first, then all of him. If she only gave him a chance. If she only allowed herself to really know him, then who knows. His dream could come true.

He wanted her to know all about him. He was dying to finally let her know what kind of person he was. The decision he had made after André's reakumatization kept popping up in his mind. If he showed Ladybug who he really was, perhaps she would fall for him eventually. And now he was given a perfect opportunity to show her the real Adrien Agreste.

A few days have passed, but there were no akuma attacks, therefore no chance to meet his lady.

When the attack finally occurred, he got to know about it in the most unexpected way possible.

He has never been so thrilled to hear his lady's voice as when he heard it through his civilian phone during his fencing class. Hearing her call him by his civilian name sent shivers down his spine. That must mean that the reveal definitely did happen. She remembered it too.

When he arrived, glad to finally meet her, Ladybug was almost the same. She acted as if nothing happened between them. But when she was about to leave after the battle, she surprised him by apologising for interrupting his fencing class.

He had no time to ask her how did she know that because when he realised what she just said, she was already gone, leaving him puzzled.

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He was extremely happy about their newfound dynamic at first. To be called to his lady’s side every time there was an akuma attack. To not be forced to lie to her in order to avoid exposing his identity. To be able to transform and detransform in front of her. All that was definitely something to look forward to.

At least, until Adrien noticed his lady's strange behaviour.

Everytime he put his hand on her shoulder or touched her in any other way, she flinched and her face immediately became crimson. He could've never imagined that his lady could be so blushy. She looked adorable with pink cheeks, he had to admit that, but now he started seriously worrying about her. Her attitude towards him has clearly changed, but he really couldn't grasp what exactly was going on.

Everytime he caught her after a villain of the day had launched her through the air, she escaped his arms as quickly as possible, and he could feel her shaking like a leaf.

She constantly averted her gaze, but he could see with his peripheral vision her stare at him every now and then. Yet he couldn't interpret her expression.

Her hands were shaking everytime they did their usual "Pound it". Her voice cracked occasionally or might sound much fainter than usual. Two or three times she had a sudden attack of stuttering – something that he witnessed only once as Adrien, when a group of zombies sent by akumatized Simon Grimault attacked his mansion.

In other words, Ladybug wasn't herself anymore.

As the days passed, Adrien started realising: his lady was apparently uncomfortable around him. Her behaviour has become so strangely familiar. So similar to his cute classmate's, one of the people he held dear the most. Marinette, this sweet, awesome girl.

Marinette was always so tense around him, no matter how much he tried to show his affection, and her behaviour became even more tense a few days ago: she ran away from him when he tried to help her up, and during the recent rehearsal at the Liberty she suddenly got up and escaped, as though she couldn't stand his mere presence.

And now his lady has started acting strangely.

"What if she despise me now?" Adrien asked the black cat kwami. He knew Plagg wasn't a great expert in the romance department and would probably advise taking interest in delicious cheese instead of girls. But the growing anxiety was consuming Adrien till an extent he couldn't bear it. "She must've been disappointed when she found out my identity."

Plagg rolled his eyes.

"Why do you think so? Did she say that?" he said, munching a big slice of cheese.

"Well, she didn't say that outright, but everything is pointing to that. The way she trembles every time I touch her. The way she blushes. She never blushed in front of me before! What have I done to make her react like that? I must've disappointed my lady."

Plagg sighed. How can someone be so dense and yet so adorable? This boy has a heart of gold, but he still has no clue. Sadly, there was almost nothing Plagg could do to help him out of this situation. Trying to explain to this adorably dense kid that his lady actually has a huge crush on him could expose her identity, and he simply couldn't do this to her. She should do it by herself.

"What if you ask her in person, kid? I'm sure things are better than you think."

This time it was Adrien's turn to sigh.

"Okay, I will ask her. But I'm afraid of what she might say."

Deep down, he knew that he was right. He should've expected this. Since his childhood, he was causing only disappointment. He was bad luck incarnate. He couldn't get into his lady's heart, neither as Chat Noir nor as Adrien. There was no use fooling himself and hoping that she would ever love him back.

But he will do as he was told to. He'll ask her. No matter what the answer would be, he needed to know.

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He started the conversation as the opportunity presented. He put his hands on her shoulders. Her reaction didn't escape his attention. Ladybug blushed furiously and lowered her eyes. Chat Noir felt sorry for making his lady uncomfortable, but there was no way back for him.

"Are you alright, Milady? You look restless as of late", he asked worriedly, trying to look her in the eyes.

"I'm fine, Ad… Minou", she said in this recently adopted flustered manner he still couldn't get used to. There was a moment's pause, as if she were thinking about something she wanted but couldn’t say out loud, and Adrien's heart skipped a beat. Then she blurted out all of a sudden: "Tell me, Chaton, are you… are you still in love with me?"

Chat Noir couldn't believe his ears. He thought that his lady despised him, while she was going around worrying if her partner was still in love with her? Why would she care so much? Unless she… No, he will think about it later. He needs to do his best to allay her fears first.

"Of course I am. Why are you even asking? There's nothing that could make me stop loving you."

"You probably wouldn't say that if you knew who I really am under the mask," she said shyly, still looking at the ground.

Suddenly something has clicked in Chat Noir's mind.

"Is that why you don't reveal your identity to me?"

She nodded silently.

"I won't force you to reveal your identity if you're not ready, Milady," he said seriously, this time managing to lock eyes with her. "But you've got nothing to be afraid of. I'm sure I would love you even more if I knew who you are under the mask."

Her eyes softened, and a small smile appeared on her face. He could see just how relieved she was, and he felt like his heart was singing. She still looked bashful, but now he started realising that maybe it wasn't discomfort.

Luckily, he had enough time that night to think about it.

He didn't ask her what he was going to ask, but today’s conversation made him think for the first time that Ladybug’s behaviour could mean something else besides disappointment or repugnance.

He recalled all the times he encountered his lady as Adrien. He used to act in a totally different way back then, so unlike his Chat Noir persona. He must’ve been blushing because he felt his cheeks go hot when he was face to face with Ladybug as a civilian. He didn’t even dare to reach out to her because he felt like a simple touch on her shoulder would’ve been too bold of him. It was so similar to the way his lady now acted around him.

So similar to the way Marinette always acted around him.

Oh, wait… No, there was no way… Marinette?

“Plagg,” he suddenly said out loud.

The tiny black cat was already snoring on his pillow, but he woke up with a start.

“Why aren’t you sleeping yet, kid?” he asked grumpily. “Are you still thinking about your conversation with Pigtails? Have you nothing better to do?”

“I just wanted to know… Is it possible for Ladybug to have a soft spot for me?”

Plagg sighed. This boy is definitely making progress. Maybe the day will come when these kids can finally be together. He was done with the constant sighing of the lovesick boy, and he was sure Sugarcube wasn't having it easier.

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The next day was the day for another surprise. Ladybug has asked for permission to walk him home after the patrol. She was seemingly nervous when she asked him. She looked down, fidgeting with her fingers, her cheeks glowing bright pink.

And when she did walk him home, she surprised him even more by asking for permission to stay for a while.

"Of course you can stay as long as you want, Milady," he said, still not quite recovered from the shock. "You can come here whenever you want, you're always welcome. But before you enter my room, make sure I'm alone."

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That's how Ladybug started visiting him every day. She brought him some goodies every time she came. But the most important thing was that she was willing to listen to him. She was genuinely interested in actually knowing him, in being his friend, even when he was outside the mask. He never talked so much with anyone before, never felt himself so needed and appreciated.

The times when he feared that Ladybug didn't need him anymore, were long gone now. How could he think that he was a burden, when his lady was here with him and seemed not to want to leave?

Adrien still didn't feel it was the right time to try pursuing her romantically again. She would give him a sign when she's ready. Who knows, maybe she was still in love with that other guy. He wasn't going to give his hopes up, but he should be patient. He would wait as long as necessary. That's why he hasn't said a word about his love for her since that memorable conversation. He was so afraid of getting fooled by his imagination. He'd been waiting for his lady to fall for him for so long that he could easily confuse illusions with reality.

But as the time passed, he could see it more and more clearly: Ladybug actually has a soft spot for him. He could see it in the way she looked at him when he was talking to her, in her posture when she was listening to him play the piano, in the way she put her hand on his arm while talking to him, in the way she said "mon Minou" and "mon Chaton".

Ladybug was still the same. She has always been calling him that, she has always been treating him with softness and affection. But there was now a subtle difference in all she was doing. As though someone turned on a pink tint filter in her vision, which made her not be able to take her eyes off him. She looked at him as though he was everything she could ever wish for, seemingly admiring his every word and move.

Softness and affection were still there. But now it was extremely velvety softness, when she called him those pet names or simply by his civilian name. And the affection and the tenderness were now almost tangible, wrapping him like a warm fluffy blanket.

Actually it was Ladybug who wrapped him in the warmest hugs. She was now more willing to touch him than ever. She used every opportunity to brush his hand, to run her fingers through his hair, to caress his cheek, to scratch him behind his cat ear when he was transformed, making him purr. ("Oh, you have started purring again?" - "No way!") She liked to play with his bell and the cat tail. She started taking special pleasure in giving him featherlight, barely there cheek kisses, as if she was afraid of her boldness but couldn't hold herself back. As light as these kisses were, it felt like they were leaving burning traces on his skin.

She was so close to him, not just physically, but also emotionally.

That was that kind of closeness he always dreamt of. To be able to tell anything. To be heard and understood. To be loved and appreciated for being himself. To be seen and cared for.

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Once, when he was brave enough to ask, he finally asked whether she was disappointed when he revealed his identity.

They were sitting side by side on a rooftop after the patrol and watched the sun go down.

She didn't respond right away, peering anxiously into his face for a moment, as if wondering why he was asking.

"Not in the slightest, Chaton," she assured him after what seemed an eternity to Adrien. "I was surprised, that's all. Are you mad at me?"

"Why would I be mad?" he asked, blinking in surprise.

"For not believing you at first," she responded, and there was a hint of guilt in her voice. "I needed some time for the idea of you two being the same person to sink in."

Adrien remembered clearly the facial expression she had when he detransformed in front of her that night. She was looking at him like she'd seen a ghost.

To be honest, no wonder she was surprised to such an extent. He knew he was too different when he was Chat Noir. However, hearing her say that she wasn't disappointed took a huge burden off his mind.

"Sorry if I made it look like I was disappointed," Ladybug continued, placing her hand reassuringly on his arm. "I want you to know that I'm really happy that you're my partner."

Chat Noir turned his head towards her. Their eyes met. Ladybug was looking at him with the most apologetic smile he'd ever seen, a sweet childish expression in her eyes.

They were looking at each other for a moment, and Chat Noir somehow knew that she understood all the words he wanted to say but left unspoken. That he wasn't mad, quite the opposite, he was as happy as she was to be her partner, to not need to lie to her anymore.

She suddenly shifted closer to him and placed her head on his shoulder, lightly squeezing his hand. Chat Noir tilted his head to the side and saw that she had closed her eyes, a blissful smile on her face.

They remained like that for a while, Chat Noir contemplating Ladybug's calm face. God, she looked so beautiful, and the slanting rays of the setting sun were casting a gold hint onto her face. She was leaning on him so trustfully, like a baby sleeping in mother's arms.

For nothing in the world would he want to spoil this wonderful and peaceful moment between them, but it was getting late. When he finally dared to move, he found that his lady was fast asleep.

Chat Noir smiled to himself and wrapped his arm around her waist, cautiously pulling her a little closer to him. Every day since Ladybug said they should reveal their identities offered him new experiences. This one was a miracle all on its own – Ladybug sleeping by his side like it was the most natural thing for her to fall asleep in her kitty's arms.

Chat Noir ran his hand through her jet black hair and closed his eyes, too.

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The night after The Mime’s reakumatization was rainy and cold. Ladybug was apparently freezing, and that was something Chat Noir wouldn’t accept. His lady had been bringing warmth to his heart for so long, now it was his turn to warm her up.

She looked at him, surprised and amazed, when he unfolded his umbrella above her head.

Chat Noir let his gaze linger on his lady's face. He could see her lips curl up into a gentle smile, and this smile alone held the power to drive him crazy. She was so beautiful and her eyes were so soft and warm. Her awestruck gaze was fixed on him, as though there was nothing that could make her look away. Her whole being radiated sweetness, and it all was directed at him. Chat Noir barely dared to believe his luck.

This was the kind of reaction he always wanted to see from her. Loving glances. Soft smiles. Tender touches. Warm hugs. Honest talks. Everything was perfect so far. But he would be lying if he said he didn’t want something more. He already had all possible non-verbal signs of her love and affection. But he was dying to hear her saying those three words out loud. If he was to believe his eyes, his lady was barely holding herself back … from what? As though some words were ready to escape her lips. Hopefully, it would be exactly what he wanted her to say. Her confession. The words that would change his life.

But what he would never do is force her to say these words. She will say them when she’s ready. Be patient, he kept repeating to himself. There's no need to rush things. I trust my lady.

All this time, Adrien felt her look at him lovingly. Those looks accompanied him as they left the battlefield, landed in a desert alleyway, as he detransformed, waved her goodbye and turned around to leave, Plagg hovering near his head.

Yet again, her feelings became tangible.

Just when he was about to leave, he was stopped in his tracks because Ladybug grabbed his wrist.

He turned around to look at her. She was so close, looking nervous, clutching onto his arm as if it was the only thing that kept her from drowning. Her eyes were full of strong determination.

“I’m ready this time”, she said, looking him right in the eyes.

He heard her say this, but the words didn’t quite register in his brain. He needed a few moments for these simple words to sink in. And when they did, he froze, his mouth slightly agape.

Here it was. The big moment has finally come. He felt his cheeks grow hot and his heart thump excitedly in his chest. He couldn’t think of a word to say, he just stood there and watched his lady disappear in the halo of pink light.

When the splash of pink sparks dissipated, there was a girl standing in front of him. A girl in civilian clothes. So strangely familiar girl, by the way.

The girl he always wanted to like him. The girl he was so fond of. The girl who reminded him so often of his lady.

His cute and awesome friend Marinette.

The girl he loved to pieces.

His face was still on fire. The time stood still for him. All he could do was stare at her.

They remained silent for a while. Somewhere in the back of his mind, there was a thought that she was probably awaiting his reaction, but he must've lost the gift of speech.

Adrien just couldn't take his eyes off her. It was like an angel suddenly appeared in front of him.

She was so adorable with that blush on her cheeks that matched perfectly his own .

She was everything he could ever wish for.

Wait… what did she just say? Yet she brought this "you probably don't love me anymore" up again! Adrien knew he must do anything to get this thought out of her head for good.

He reached out to her and took her hands – his lady's bare hands! – in his. He pressed them to his heart, like he always dreamt of. Her hands were so warm and fitted so perfectly in his, and her eyes were of amazing blue, as she looked up at him anxiously. He was eager to do anything to soothe her, to let her know how happy he was to find out her identity. That she meant the world to him. If he only could find the right words.

"How could I ever stop loving you, Milady?" he whispered. "I'm so happy right now because I found out that one of my closest friends is also the love of my life."

He couldn't hold himself back anymore. This girl belonged in his arms. He let out a light sob and pulled her into a hug.

"Milady," he whispered in her ear. "My lady Marinette."

She was so close that he could feel her heart beating like a trapped bird. She was shaking, as if she was still freezing, but she eventually relaxed and melted into his embrace. Her arms wrapped around him timidly.

This was it. This long-awaited moment. His lady was right in his arms where she belongs.

#ml fanfiction #my writing #ml ephemeral #ladrien #ladynoir #identity reveal #fluff

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mariproducer · 2 years

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Miraculous Ladybug really has a major problem of giving the illusion that things are progressing. Like they'll do things to make it seem like the show status quo is changing only for in the long run, not a lot of things change.

The heroes get power ups? Barely uses them.

A bunch of Miraculous Heroes are choosen? The show doesn't even bother exploring these new heroes having to struggle balancing a double life like Adrien and Marinette nor do we see them form bonds with their kwamis (seriously, having the heroes be temporary is frankly dumb since you think you would want as many heroes as possible given how many Akuma attacks there are).

Alya learns that Marinette is Ladybug? it changes thing slightly but not enough to have a lasting impact (and makes moments such as Alya falling for Lila lies at the end of season 4 even more fustrating).

Adrien learns that Nino, his best friend is Carapace? Nothing is done with that.

And that's not even getting started on the snail pace progression of the love square.

Very long ask so I'll be hiding my reply under the cut so this isn't too much to scroll by

Yeah, most development in mlb is either walked back on, forgotten, or purposefully ignored. And it's not like this is some sort of intentional in-universe reason to show character regression. It's moreso the show trying to force specific narratives, even if it doesn't line up with where the characters should be, knowledge and development-wise.

For example, an episode like Animaestro, with its plot of Marinette teaming up with Chloe to sabotage Kagami, shouldn't have occurred after an episode like Frozer, where Marinette decides to put aside her feelings to help Adrien on his date with Kagami. Or another example where specific characters are left out of plotlines because the knowledge they hold could break their desired narrative into pieces (absence of Alya and Su-han in Kuro Neko, absence of Viperion in Strike Back).

Miraculous Ladybug is... well pardon the pun... miraculously amazing at acting like things are changing, that there's drama, that there's stakes. But you look at the show in its entirety and all its really been doing is going around the same circle. The LS still can't move past shallow affection, no progress has been made towards finding the villain (despite the fact that they HAVE information that could easily lead them to the villains identity) and he's only become more powerful, any other character that isn't the main duo or HM eventually find themselves getting screwed over writing-wise for the Love Square. (Though the main duo and HM are screwed over in that department too, it's just more painful with the rest of the cast)

If the cast of this show was ALLOWED to change and grow, to not be puppeteered into specific instances that don't line up what we previously have seen of them, then yes I'd believe there is development in this show. But there's none; you're right in calling it an illusion, because any possible development, even the SMIDGES of it, are eventually erased, as though it was imaginary to begin with. And somehow people eat that up, probably because this show just gives you nothing that you'll take the scraps. That's just sad 😮‍💨

As an aside: I always HATED the temporary hero rule. For me, it was one of the greatest upholders of this status quo yo bs mlb is stuck in. Because, since they're not permanent, they can only exist for a fleeting moment, and then continue on not affecting the plot. I get it I get that this show is gonna be Ladybug and Chat Noir, but maybe don't introduce the idea of other heroes if you wanna be oh so focused on your main two heroes. Then again, I personally wish there was a third permanent hero (the Alya stuff in s4 was poorly executed it could've been neater in an earlier season, not after s3 where she devolved to only shill for the LS) because it would've been a neat way to shake up the status quo in the long run and not be walked back on.

#ask #pedanticat #no worries on sending long asks happy to answer them if i can come up with a response #ml writers salt #love square salt

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awholelotofladybug · 8 months

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Stammering Adrien AU. Plagg. Curious. Do you have a crush on Tikki?

"It's complicated. See, Tikki and I have never actually given much thought about what exactly our relationship is. But we do care about each other pretty deeply. She's a part of me, and I'm a part of her. You could say we are two halves of one whole."

"You're being a bit vague, don't you think, Plagg?"

"Don't sweat it, junior. You'll get the idea eventually."

#miraculous ladybug #plagg #stammering adrien au

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wackus-bonkus-maximus · 2 years

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Okay I'm dropping more songs for odnjlb now because I can

She don't know, Interlude II and Curtain Call by Zach Callison - I just can't not imagine Adrien like this thinking of Ladybug (I love Zach's EP give it a listen to it if you feel like you need an emotional rollercoaster)

Interlude IV by Zach Callison - now this one feels like Marinette and everyone telling her she shouldn't be thinking of revenge. (Also yes I kinda recommended half an album for this)

Killer in the mirror by Set it off - just MHHHHHHHHHH Marinette and Adrien but for different reasons

Play with fire by Sam Tinnez (ft Yatch Money) - Marinette about to be akumatized be like

Can't cheat death by The Ballroom Thieves - just listen to it, you'll get it

I will send more eventually and I will stop now because I just noticed that it's almost 4am here lol

@lesbitorte i listened to all of these last night & got so much wild inspiration for my fic it was like i was hallucinating

She don't know - 100% Sadrien, look at him all angsty that he can't be on his lady's side

Interlude ii - more angsty adrien but i'm sensing he's also bitter about being a senti: "my shadow, he's holding a gun with those hands i once possessed." it's like poetry!

Curtain call - the latin?!?! WOW. in my headcanon adrien studied latin (prob bc gabe made him)! "take my hand, hold my shame. take a bow, they won't look away." it makes me think of how angry he is that he's forced to put on such a villainous performance. this one hit hard.

Interlude iv - this felt like i was listening to a story or a song from a musical! and you're right i see murder!nette in this & everyone telling her to chill. but she's like no, "years put to waste for all I hate, they'll all know (monarque's) fate." get it marinette!!

Killer in the mirror - ooh this one was so cool! it's definitely dark!ladynoir (ladywalker?). they're both in such a dark place & the mental health is def not there because they think they're all alone and that's hardened them 💔

Play with fire - definitely rash!marinette. completely matches the vibe of her plunging headfirst into her wild hatred or something else with raging passion later on

Can't cheat death - i love this one yes! shameboree recommended it to me & the fact that all 3 of us think it fits the fic just makes me so happy. like i wish i could draw so i could make a odnlb to this song!!

anyways good soup. i put them all on my playlist ❤️

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frickingnerd · 1 year

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secretly dating kagami tsurugi

pairing: kagami tsurugi x gn!reader

tags: fake dating, established relationship, fluff & angst

you and kagami had been in love with each other for months, before finally managed to get together

you two are as happy as you can be now that you are finally together, but your relationship is a secret

kagami's mother still thinks kagami is dating adrien and so does adrien's father

but it's only thanks to the blonde model that you two finally got to be together

in front of their parents kagami and adrien pretend to be a couple

but the three of you know that it's just an act and that there is nothing between kagami and adrien!

kagami's mother hates you!

she thinks you are not good enough for her daughter and that even a friendship with you and kagami is nothing but a waste of time

despite that, you and kagami are planning a future together

you're imagining what it could be like if the two of you ran away together. leaving paris behind and starting a new life together somewhere

deep down, you know it'll never be like that. eventually someone will find out about you two and you'll be seperated

but if you try hard enough things will work out! …right?

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magestic-velvet-thunder · 1 year

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In the meantime before kwamis choice, I've been thinking of an au parting from elation. First time I do this. Hope you like it.

Adrien's POV

He wakes up to see Marinette's picture on his cellphone, thinking of last night kisses. So surreal that he actually kissed her again but this time we wanted it and didn't caught him by surprise. Plagg looks at him bored of seeing him so in love but happy for him.

P: it's not even 7 am and you're up and ready. Thankfully kwamis never get it love, who would want to get up that early only to see other human being, blaaaurg!

A: *little giggle* say whatever you want Plagg, I just need to see her again. I want to prove that I'm worthy of her love and have her fall in love with me again!

Marinette POV:

M: I'm not feeling so great Tikki. I don't want to go to school, I don't feel like doing anything. What if I can't ever be in a relationship with anyone? Not even as ladybug because Chat Noir isn't in love with me anymore.

T: you mean with ladybug

M: what's the difference, I can't be with him as Marinette either. You saw yesterday I got akumatized. It's too dangerous.

T: You are worthy of love Marinette, you'll find your chance... Perhaps with someone that could love you just the way you are and it's not behind a mask?

A: you know how many times I've tried telling him that I love him and everytime I try I can't get it out!

T: You'll get it eventually, but for now it's time to go to school, its late already!

*Marinette gets up and gets ready very slow and sloppy*

At school:

Adrien gets too early and he's the first person to be there. Slowly the rest of the class arrives. But no sign of Marinette.

Nino: Dude are you alright? Yo seem distracted.

A: sorry, yes I... Did you notice that Marinette hasn't arrived yet?

N: dude she is always arriving last. She'll be here.

A: yeah you are right. She'll be here soon.

N: you know you can tell me anything right dude?

A: I'll tell you after class...

The First class starts and Marinette was late 20 minutes.

M: Sorry I'm late miss Bustiere, it won't happen again. ~ said almost in a sigh ~

~instead of feeling exited and happy to see her, he frowned worried. He hoped it wasn't his fault. He just observed her while he can in his peripheral vision. ~

~Marinette sits behind Adrien as usual, Alya gives her a concerned look at her. Marinette simply took her notebook but empty stared. Alya gave her a slight touch to her hand in sign of consolation~

Alya: *whispers* everything will be alright

M: *slightly smiles*.

~Marinette had started drawing distracted in her notebook the whole time, until it was recess time, she realized she drew chats face with a heart. Before she realized, Chloe has gotten up, looking for a way to upset Marinette, as part of the plan~.

Chloe: UGH! Marinette Dupain-Cheng, don't tell me you're in love with that useless companion of ladybug! Ridiculous! Utterly Ridiculous!

Lila: *takes Marinette's notebook* oh c'mon Chloe, don't you like how Marinette draws! *Innocent look*

Chloe: How did you manage to make him uglier than he is! Disgusting!

Marinette: *embarrassed for being exposed, gets up, raging * Give me back my notebook! You have no right looking through my stuff!

Chloe: it doesn't matter who you are in love with Dupain-Cheng, no one will love you back.

*mega akuma appearing in the classroom ceiling*

*Adrien notices*

Adrien: That's enough Chloe! I told you that in order to be friends, you had to stop bothering my friends!

*Marientte shoked that Adrien stood up for her, decreased a little her anger*

Chloe: what ever Adri-nobody. You just keep chosing nobodys instead of chosing the elites.

Marinette: *grabs her notebook* When will you ever understand that not everything revolves around you and that you are a horrible person by treating others as if they are less valuable!

Lila: Marinette you should be the bigger person by not responding to her. *Innocent look*

~Marientte frustrated, felt an urgency to scream at both, when suddenly felt two hands grabbing her arms. One by Alya and the other one by Adrien~

~Marinette looks at a concern Alya and Adrien, she sighed as they leaved the classroom to get some lunch.

*the Akuma returned, waiting for it's moment*

~Marinette, Alya, Nino and Adrien walked towards the caffeteria. Everyone grabbed a plate of food, and an apple. Marinette only grabbed an apple. They sat at their regular space ~

Nino: why did you only grab an apple? Are you on a diet?

*Alya kicks him under the table*

Nino: what!?

Marinette: I just feel full from my breakfast (lie), excuse me for a moment I'll be back.

*Marinette leaves*

Adrien: is Marinette ok?

Alya: she will, she just needs some time.

Adrien: time? Why? What happened?

Alya: Don't worry, I'll go look for her.

Adrien: I'll go with you

Alya: if you insist.

~Schools patio~

Alya: I'll go check the ladies room. Wait here.

Adrien: ok...

Alya: she wasn't there, let's divide and keep looking.

Marinette hidden in the resistance room, sitting on the floor hidden.

Marinette: Tikki I can't even express myself without risk of losing control and getting akumatized. I feel like no one understand what I go through everyday and the things I give up for being Ladybug and no one can know. Only Alya and sometimes I feel like she underestimates how I feel.

Tikki: you have a big responsability on your shoulders. But that doesn't mean you can't be happy Marinette.

M: it didn't worked with Luka. It won't work with Adrien and it didn't work either with chat noir. I don't think I can do this again with someone else.

Tikki: You haven't let Adrien try now that he is interested in you

M: doesn't matter. The problem would be the same as Luka. What's the point? I won't be able to be honest ever.

~sound of footsteps coming closer, Tikki hides~

Adrien: Marinette! There you are. Are... You ok?

~She lifts up and against the wall behind her~

Marinette: No-I mean yes, I'm sorry for bothering- worrying you. Everything's cool...

Adrien: *sad face* I understand if you don't want to tell me. I respect it. You've been there for me when I needed it. I just wanted to tell you, just like you teached me, that I'm here for you. Even if I can't do anything to resolve it. Whatever it is, it's going to be alright.

Marinette: *blushes* Thank you Adrien, I really appreciate it.

*He hugs her, she blushes*

Marinette: Thank you Adrien, now I feel better I must leave Alya may be worried. Hehe... *Runs in panic mode*

#miraculous au #miraculous #adrienette #season 5 #miraculous spoilers

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