Ladybug had called a meeting for all the holders and had received a confirmation from everyone. Her guardian duties were hard and she always questioned the correct thing to do especially after messing up so many times. Chat Noir always helped her think through her decisions and supported her as the guardian. She had let her friends who had proven themselves trustworthy keep their Miraculouses. Doubting that decision on a daily basis was distracting so she accepted the fact that even though they were all teenagers, they were reliable.
She had arrived early at the meeting place and continued to think about the future that seemed to be haunting her these days. This is my life, I'm Ladybug, defender of Paris, and Guardian of the Miracle Box. My future will always be here, but I can't expect everyone to stay here forever.
When others started to show up, she was able to put the thoughts out of her mind and concentrate on her team. Since she knew everyone's secret identities, she knew her friend's plans when school ended. Several of them were planning to leave Paris and the Miraculouses needed to stay here with her. Even if they will be in danger of being stolen again...or I could try to find more trustworthy people.
Pairs and groups were making small talk with each other as they showed up. Chat Noir had come and stood by her but didn't interrupt her thoughts. He could sense her focus and came to stand by her with support as always.
"Are we missing anyone?" Ladybug asked looking around to the Miraculous team and noticing two missing.
"Polymouse and Minotaurox are still out," King Monkey said. "They always take their time."
Probably because you and Bunnyx are too competitive and annoy them when you are together. They had been arguing nonstop since arriving about who actually finished their patrols first. Makes me wonder if they were paying attention while they were racing...
"No worries, they should be here soon," Chat Noir said as he saw two figures jumping over the rooftops towards them.
"Hey everyone, nice evening to meet together," Polymouse said as she landed next to Minotaurox. They were greeted by people, but soon the focus was back on their leaders standing united in front of everyone.
"Thank you for all agreeing to come out, even those who were supposed to have the night off." Ladybug started off. She observed the superhero faces of all of her friends, "It's now been just over two weeks since Hawkmoth disappeared, has anyone found or heard anything about the Butterfly or Peacock Miraculous?"
There were shaking of heads and a few of them said, "no" or "sorry" as an answer.
"I was afraid of this but I've been informed that things have changed and the old Hawkmoth won't be coming back," she said sharing a look with Chat Noir. He was the only one to know the identity of the old Hawkmoth, but through that, they defeated him anyway. Not everyone needed to know the details, and she trusted her partner.
"Must have scared him off for good," Chat Noir said reassuring them all since he knew the real truth behind Hawkmoth's disappearance.
"Thanks to the leadership of our wonderful Ladybug and Chat Noir!" Rena Furtive said proudly. People started to celebrate and cheer.
"Okay, thank you, let's not get ahead of ourselves. There still might be a villain in our future. I have entrusted each of you with a miraculous to help protect Paris. Now that there isn't currently a supervillain trying to harass us every day, I still trust you to keep them safe and be ready if the time comes you are needed," she paused trying to collect herself. "For those who have plans to leave Paris, I want you to know you will always be welcomed back to the team, but I will need to keep the Miraculous while you are gone."
There were different reactions from the team. The people who were staying and never thought to leave Paris were caught off guard that anyone would leave. Those who had accepted university studies aboard looked sad but understanding.
"I will always be available to contact through my Ladybug phone number and will gladly loan your miraculous back if you come to visit. I'm sure your kwami will miss you, as will we all," Ladybug said making eye contact with those she already knew were leaving.
No one knew what to say when she finished and they all looked to their teammates wondering who would be leaving. There were several couples who knew each other's identities and plans for the future, but without knowing everyone many were left to wonder who would be leaving their ranks.
"Maybe we should have a party together before everyone leaves?" Pigella said in her sweet high pitched voice.
"Who is leaving though?" Carapace asked looking around and trying to read the faces.
"No one has to share if they don't want to," Viperion said.
"Some people might have reasons for not sharing," Vesperia said backing up Viperion.
"We will find out when they stop showing up, I'd rather know beforehand so I can make them goodbye presents!" Pigella said.
There was a short silence while people looked around waiting.
"We are both leaving, but not for a few more months," Rooster Bold said as he stepped forward raising his hand and Caprikid followed him up looking around at everyone. Pigella gave a sad look but didn't get to say anything because someone else was speaking up.
"I'm leaving too," Pegasus added. He purposefully did not want to share that his timeframe was shorter than others. Everyone's eyes turned to look but then swung to the next to speak out right after.
"I'll be gone, but you can expect me back to visit at every break," King Monkey said puffing up his chest.
"Well I'm leaving too, but I can come more often since I should keep my watch, it's a family heirloom and I can burrow back if Ladybug needs me," Bunnyx added in her competitive tone.
"Bunnyx, if you aren't in Paris, I don't know if you should keep your Miraculous. You do make a valid point, but we should talk in private before you just assume that," Ladybug said preventing King Monkey from responding and starting up their arguing again.
"You're right Ladybug, I'm sorry." She looked down a little embarrassed for her rashness.
"I know I haven't been a part of the team very long, but I'll be leaving at the end of summer too," Miss Hound didn't feel like she was as important as the others so were trying to make her comment quiet. When everyone turned their sad faces to her she could feel their connection and knew she would miss them.
"Will you come back?" Pegasus asked.
"I hope I can, but I'm going pretty far..." she answered.
"I see," he answered softly.
"I, too, will be leaving Paris," Ryoku stated in her brisk manner.
"I'm going to miss you all so much!" Pigella exclaimed starting to tear up.
"Nobody is leaving forever, this is our home," Rena Furtive tried to comfort her since she was standing on the other side of her.
"It just feels like something is ending," Purple Tigress said with an arm around Pigella.
Many of them were thinking along the same lines, Hawkmoth was defeated and school was about to end, what other changes would happen as they all grew up.
"We will always be the Miraculous Team," Chat Noir held his fist out in the middle of the large circle of superheroes. Without hesitation, they all followed their leader and joined together their fists and chorused "pound it!"
Note: sorry this one is a little shorter than the others, I am still trying to get better at writing these types of chapters.