Episode: Kuro Neko
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"Hello."
"I got here just to see you looking like a detective..."
Lilli snickered quietly. "You're here so that I could keep you updated."
Curious about the mysterious surroundings, you asked, "Where are we? It's so dark..."
Lilli winked, reassuring you with a hint of mischief, "We're nowhere. It's all part of my storytelling magic. But don't worry, I'll put you back in the storyline soon."
"Okay now spill."
"First off, I have been checking the Miraculous World while you were doing stuff," Lilli explained.
As she snapped her fingers, a magical projector appeared, displaying images of each and every one of the love interests you had encountered on your heroic journey.
"You know all ten of them are your love interests in this story, right?"
You sweatdropped, "No..."
"You don't? Well, okay."
The screen zoomed in on a picture of Marinette and Alya. "These two are supposed to be your best friends. At the moment, I see no changes from them. The Alya situation should be fixed soon," Lilli explained.
"Okay..."
"Next off," Lilli said, changing the screen to Adrien. "He's been with you lately. Mostly during Season 4. You two know each other's secret identities and that was supposed to happen. There's no problem with him now."
"Mhm..."
The screen changed to Nino, and you couldn't help but feel a mixture of surprise and curiosity.
"Nino too!?" you exclaimed, your eyes widening as you processed the information.
Lilli nodded, her expression thoughtful. "Yes, he's a part of the story too. However, he hasn't been quite the central character, and it might stay like that," she explained.
The screen changed to Luka and Kagami, and your smile brightened when you saw Kagami's familiar face.
"Last chapter, Luka actually found out the Miraculous Trio's identity. This also happened on the original Miraculous Series, so it's okay. But I have a feeling he's an important character," Lilli explained, her tone reassuring. "And Kagami... she was just supposed to be your crush."
"Oh."
The screen shifted to display Chloe and Nathaniel, and Lilli's expression hardened as she began to point out the changes in the story.
"Chloe was supposed to be the normal mean girl. But ever since you changed her, the storyline has changed drastically," Lilli explained, her voice tinged with both surprise and concern. "This lessened the akuma rate. Chloe becoming nicer was supposed to happen, but the akuma rate decreasing was not supposed to happen."
"And Nathaniel," Lilli continued, her expression thoughtful, "he should spend time with you more. He will surely help you with stuff."
"Got it."
"Next, Felix. He's been meeting you lately, isn't he? He's a very important character. Watch out. I wrote his character as your childhood friend that has never forgotten you. What I know is that something will happen between you two."
"What will happen?"
"Not sure."
The screen shifted to show Lila, and you couldn't help but feel a sense of unease at the sight of her. Lilli's reaction was swift, as she quickly flew closer to the screen and took a marker, crossing out Lila's face with a determined expression.
"This girl is a big problem," Lilli stated firmly, her voice holding a hint of frustration. "I tried to control her emotions, but it kept going back to the way it was. I didn't tell you this, but last time, she got into your house and rambled about Angel Blanc."
"Ew."
"Ew, it is," Lilli agreed, her eyes narrowed with concern. "I'll try not to put her in the storyline as much as possible, but still, be careful around her."
"I have a question."
"What is it?" Lilli replied, her gaze attentive.
"Can you tell me more of (Y/n)?" you asked.
Lilli's expression softened, and she nodded thoughtfully. "Ah, the Bright (Y/n). Many readers were confused about her, I noticed," she sighed. "During the Prologue and Season 1 chapters, she was in control. Do you remember the TV glitches?"
"Yes, that strange moment when the TV shows the characters glitching on screen," you recalled.
"On that same day, you used Hope for Healing on yourself," Lilli continued, thinking out loud. "I believe from that day on, 'you' have been in control ever since."
A spark of realization ignited within you as you thought back to that moment.
"The times when you forgot things, Bright (Y/n) was in control instead," Lilli explained. "To put it simply, during the chapters that weren't written in this book from Season 2 till now, Bright (Y/n) was in control."
"She never felt homesick. She never felt watched. She was the old you," she added.
"...What will happen if I leave? Will Bright (Y/n) be here instead?"
"If you leave while this book is ongoing, yes, she will. But if this book is completed, more possibility that your existence was never a thing."
You looked down, the weight of the revelation sinking in. The idea of fading away from the story, from the world you had come to know and love, filled you with a mixture of emotions.
"Your kwami, Nattsu, is an oc. She might also experience the same thing as you," Lilli continued, her voice compassionate. "You're not the only one here."
"I want to stay."
"Your choice. I'll keep writing for you," Lilli replied with a smile. "But you know you have to keep those homesick feelings in check, right?"
"Yeah, I know," you acknowledged, understanding the responsibility that came with your decision. "Is there a chance I could finally belong here?"
Lilli shrugged, her expression thoughtful. "You're the main character. Without the main character, there's no story. Nattsu won't disappear unless you do. This story was supposed to be Bright (Y/n)'s journey with the Miraculous Trio, not 'you' trying to stay. But I guess that's alright too."
"If you were in my position, what would you do?"
"Hmm... I would close the book, I think," Lilli mused.
"Why?"
"Books eventually end."
"Realities don't."
Lilli looked at you, her expression softened by your words. "I guess so," she conceded. "Do you have more questions?"
"Not for now."
"Okay, I'll put you back," Lilli said, preparing to return you to your world. "Don't tell Nattsu we met. She's definitely still angry with me."
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"MIRACULOUS SE–"
You stopped them with a nervous smile. "I don't wanna say that."
Ladybug giggled, "Then what should we say?"
"Uhh... Let's just say 'hexad'?"
"I guess that's fine too," Ryuko nodded.
"MIRACULOUS HEXAD!!!"
"Hey, guys!" Cat Noir called out, arriving quite late.
"How's it going, dude?" King Monkey waved, welcoming him warmly.
As you all gathered together, your Miraculous and the others' started beeping, alerting Ladybug.
I used mine?
"Come on, guys! Hurry up before you all detransform. I'll meet you at the rendezvous points," Ladybug urged, her voice filled with urgency.
Everyone agreed and swiftly followed the guardian's instructions. With a leap, they all disappeared, leaving only the original Miraculous Trio behind.
"You know, my angel and I could lend you a paw to help save time," Cat Noir suggested with a playful grin.
Ladybug shook her head with a smile, "Thanks, but it's a guardian's responsibility to do it."
"Fine, fine, whatever," Cat Noir pouted playfully.
You chuckled and patted his back. "Let's head back and detransform. My Miraculous is beeping."
"Alright," he agreed, his smile returning.
As you both made your way back into the Agreste Mansion, Cat Noir couldn't help but ramble about Ladybug and her role as the guardian.
"She doesn't take us seriously," he sighed, a hint of frustration in his voice.
"Well, she's busy protecting the city and dealing with akumas," you offered in her defense.
"I know! But sometimes, it feels like she's distant like she's always in guardian mode," Cat Noir continued, his feelings of longing evident.
You frowned, understanding his sentiments. "I understand how you feel."
"I miss the times when it was just the original Miraculous Trio, fighting side by side," Cat Noir admitted, a tinge of nostalgia in his tone.
"I miss those moments too," you said softly.
As you and Cat Noir jumped into Adrien's room, the transformation sequences were familiar and swift.
"Wings in." "Claws in."
Plagg and Nattsu flew out from your Miraculous', both eager to find their desired foods.
"Do you know what's weird?" Adrien asked you, looking thoughtful.
"What is it?" you inquired, curious about his observation.
"Even if Ladybug's busy, she always finds time to help you. But never me," Adrien said with a hint of wistfulness in his voice.
"I'm sure that's not true..."
"It is! Maybe it's because she knows I lik– never mind," Adrien trailed off, looking a bit flustered.
You sighed, understanding the unspoken words but ignoring them. "Everything will be alright soon."
"What if someone else holds the Cat Miraculous? Will something change?" Adrien wondered, shifting the topic slightly.
"Well, it definitely would, but I don't want that to happen," you replied.
Plagg chimed in, his mouth full of cheese. "You know, if your personality changes, your costume changes too?"
Adrien raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Really? I didn't know that."
"Plagg... What are you implying?" you glanced at the kwami, curious about his suggestion.
"I'm saying that if you don't want to be the Cat Noir, you could be a different one!" Plagg exclaimed, his eyes gleaming mischievously.
Nattsu scoffed, sipping on Jasmine Tea. "That's not a good idea."
"I didn't know you liked tea," Plagg raised an eyebrow, genuinely surprised.
"WHAT," Nattsu exclaimed.
"Let's not change the topic now," you said.
Adrien wondered for a bit. "It wouldn't hurt to try..."
You turned your head to the boy. "What?"
Adrien's playful smile widened as he continued, "I mean... it's not that I'm doing this just to impress Ladybug. I'm doing it because I want to show you more of my charms."
"Seriously?" you exclaimed, trying to hide the amusement in your voice as you playfully rolled your eyes.
"That's good tea," Nattsu agreed.
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"Hello again, my queen," Felix greeted as you exited the Agreste Mansion.
You playfully rolled your eyes, "You could've waited for me at home, you know."
Felix grinned mischievously, "I couldn't wait! I was too excited to see you."
"I came here by car."
Felix smiled, "Adrien's car, right? It's easy to say no. Let's go walk together."
You chuckled, "Fine." You turned to the Gorilla, who had been standing nearby as Adrien's bodyguard. "I'll walk home, Gorilla! Take some rest!"
The Gorilla smiled warmly at you, grateful for the break, and nodded.
"How was model practice?" Felix asked with a warm smile as you both walked side by side.
"Tiring..." you groaned, feeling a bit worn out from the day's activities. You leaned your head on Felix's shoulder, finding comfort in his presence.
Felix chuckled affectionately and patted your head gently. "Well, don't worry. Let's go get some ice cream to get your energy back up."
"Really?" Your eyes lit up with excitement at the mention of ice cream, and you couldn't help but smile.
"Yes!" Felix confirmed, matching your enthusiasm. "You deserve a sweet treat after all your hard work."
Adrien stood at the doorstep of the Agreste Mansion, ready to bid you farewell after your day of fun with Felix. However, when he spotted you walking beside Felix, a pang of disappointment washed over him. He sighed, unsure of how to react to the sight of you and Felix together.
Not wanting to intrude or cause any awkwardness, Adrien decided to retreat back inside the mansion, his heart feeling heavier than before. As he closed the door, he tried to shake off the feeling of jealousy that had taken hold of him.
"First, Marinette. Next, Ladybug. Then, Kagami. Even my own cousin..." he mumbled.
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You and Felix sat on a bench, savoring the delightful ice creams made by Andre. The sweet treats brought a moment of bliss as you enjoyed each other's company.
"I'm glad you remembered our childhood," Felix smiled warmly, his gaze fixed on you as you took a bite of the ice cream.
You froze for a moment, the mention of childhood memories triggering an internal struggle.
Remember? I don't remember it though...
Bright (Y/n).
Oh.
You nervously chuckled, "Haha. Yeah, I remember it too."
Felix raised an eyebrow, clearly sensing that something was amiss, but he didn't push further at your insistence. "Where do you think we should hang out next?" he asked, trying to lighten the mood.
You pondered for a moment, appreciating his effort to distract you from your internal struggle. "Hmm..."
"Oh! How about we go to some arcades? Remember how you always used to win?" Felix suggested with excitement.
You sweatdropped, "Arcades it is!"
Felix's concern was evident in his eyes as he persisted, "Come on, (Y/n), I know you too well. Something's bothering you. Please, don't shut me out."
"No! I'm alright! Really."
Felix's frown deepened as he glanced at the untouched ice cream, its once tempting sweetness now melting away. His mind seemed preoccupied, lost in thoughts that mirrored the turmoil you had just shared.
"Last time I checked, we converse over our childhood so happily. But why is she so nervous now?" he muttered.
As the sky turned darker, you and Felix heard a sudden noise. All of your heads turned to see a huge black cat stomping over buildings.
You peeked at Felix to see him grabbing your hand.
"Oh! Uh, Felix! I have to go," you stammered, trying to compose yourself.
Felix looked at you, a mixture of concern and confusion in his eyes. "Felix? You usually call me Moon..."
Your cheeks flushed with embarrassment. "Oh right! Sorry, I was just in a hurry."
As you hurried away, Felix's gaze followed you, his thoughts consumed by the recent changes he had noticed in you. There were days when you seemed like your usual self, but other times, you appeared troubled and uncertain.
He couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness, not fully understanding what you were going through. His desire to support you clashed with his uncertainty about how to do so.
Felix found himself standing alone with the half-eaten ice cream you both had shared. A sense of melancholy washed over him as he stared at the dropped treat, its sweetness now tinged with a bittersweet taste.
"What's the point of eating this if she won't eat it with me..."
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"Nattsu, wings out."
You leaped onto a nearby rooftop, where you unexpectedly found Ladybug alongside another hero you had never seen before.
"Who are you!?" Ladybug pointed a finger at the boy.
The new hero gracefully bowed. "Good evening, Ladybug. I'm Cat Walker."
"Seriously?" you chimed in.
The two heroes looked back to see you staring at Cat Walker with a deadpan expression.
Cat Walker just winked at you. "How's my fit?" he mumbled, striking a heroic pose.
"I'm not sure if you're trying to be cool or just plain creepy," you replied with a smirk.
Ladybug glared at the new hero. "What happened to Cat Noir? Why are you holding his Miraculous?"
"He handed the Miraculous to me. He said he had some personal matters to attend to," Cat Walker replied, shooting you a playful smirk.
"Yeah, 'personal matters'," you mimicked, rolling your eyes.
Ladybug sighed, her annoyance evident. "Fine. We have no time for chit-chat. Let's focus on the mission."
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"Kitty, kitty! Meow, meow, kitty!"
As Kuro Neko, the akumatized villain, continued to chase Cat Walker, the hero swiftly grabbed a handful of grass and playfully rolled it on the ground. The black cat-themed villain seemed immediately intrigued by the action, pausing for a moment to investigate the grass.
"What's he doing?" Ladybug muttered, her curiosity piqued.
"He's feeding the cat grass. Cats do that to help them spit out their own hairballs," you explained with a small smile.
Ladybug smiled at you. "Smart."
"Why thank you."
"You should probably use your Lucky Charm now," Cat Walker said, jumping back up to meet you.
"Oh, right." Ladybug nodded, taking a moment to focus. "Lucky Charm!"
You observed the parachute and exchanged glances with Cat Walker. "I don't think we need you," you remarked.
"Ouch. But I understand," Cat Walker replied, smiling.
"You're so weird without humor..." you mumbled.
"Shadow Moth, you promised me a kitty who listens to me!"
Ladybug exclaimed, "It's a sentimonster. And there's a child inside of it, we gotta get her out!"
"A child!?" Your eyes widened in shock and concern.
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"Come on, you big kitty! It's time to spit up that hairball!"
Ladybug threw the parachute into the sentimonster's mouth, which resulted in it spitting out the grass and the child.
You caught the child and put her down gently. "Hey, could you give me your piggy bank?" you asked softly.
"No way! All the money that I saved up to buy kitty toys for my cat is in here!"
With a swift and precise shot of your arrow, you hit the piggy bank, causing it to split open and release the akuma.
"HEY!!!"
"Purify!"
Cat Walker watched you and Ladybug from a distance, a small smile forming on his face. He couldn't help but snicker at your interactions with the child and how you effortlessly handled the situation.
"MIRACULOUS TRIO!!!"
"How dare you!?" the child cried.
As the child's voice kept getting high, you knelt down to her level and gently took the piggy bank. "See? It's all fixed."
"Oh!"
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"How was Cat Walker?" Adrien asked, a mischievous twinkle in his eyes.
You chuckled, shaking your head. "I prefer the original Cat Noir."
Adrien grinned, "Oh really? If that's what you want."
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↳˗ˏˋFun Factsˊˎ˗ ↴
➳ This book was perfectly planned.
➳ You'll have your moments with all the love interests. Just keep reading!
➳ Lilli is protecting Felix and you from getting akumatized.
➳ Felix dropped the ice cream.
➳ Felix isn't giving up.
➳ You met him the next day.
➳ Adrien is jealous of his own cousin.
➳ Ladybug hit Cat Noir the next day.
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