PLEASE READ AUTHOR'S NOTE AT THE END OF THE STORY

-Marinette-

It was almost 7 in the morning and Marinette groaned as the alarm on her phone buzzed carefully.

She stretched and then sat up slowly.

Tikki, who was sleeping on a pillow beside her slowly began to stir as well. She smiled and stretched her tiny stub arms and looked up at Marinette.

"Good morning" she said softly.

Marinette rubbed her cheeks with a dreamy smile.

"Good morning" she replied in a soft yawn. She slipped out of bed, and continued to go about her morning routine.

She met her parents downstairs in the kitchen. Her mother had set her plate of breakfast by the island table, where as her father was opening up shop down below.

Their shop was particularly popular for their pastries, especially in the morning. People who had early work hours, as well as school would usually drop by to pick up something freshly baked and warm to eat on the go to their usual places.

"Morning mom" she said softly as she slid onto the island stood and began picking at her food.

Her mother looked at her with a small smile.

"Good morning sweetheart" she replied as she poured a cup of coffee.

Marinette sighed as she took a bite of her food. She couldn't stop thinking about Alya. She felt bad that she had left her alone to sort out the project items alone. She knew she had to make some time to make it up to her.

If by miracle that would happen, would be fantastic, as if for once, something went her way... Just for once.

"Is there something wrong?" Her mother's voice chimed in, breaking through every one of her thoughts.

Marinette cleared her throat some as she contemplated her situation. She usually told her mother everything, and sort of little mix ups didn't seem that much of a big deal. She didn't plan on stopping now should she. She really needed advice at this moment and she felt as if her mother could have possibly been the only person to give her some. As a matter of fact, because she was so busy dealing with keeping Paris safe, her mother was almost the only person she had ever talked to for the time being.

Marinette slipped out her phone to send a quick text to Alya.

To Alya:

'I'm still really sorry about yesterday. I hope we're okay'

She slid her phone into her pocket and brushed her bangs slightly from her forehead.

"It's nothing... Alya and I have a project to work on, and its just stressing us out a bit." She replied sheepishly.

Of course all of it wasn't a lie, but it wasn't exactly the truth either.

Her mother hummed as she took a careful sip of her coffee, the steam slowly emanated from her cup as she swallowed and nodded.

"I understand how much of a hassle that can be... But time is a huge factor when it comes to school. It'll be worth it when you graduate.

Marinette nodded and continue to pick at her food.

She leaned on her elbow, her chin resting in her hand.

"I'm sure I'll think of something" she murmured softly to herself.

"You're wonderful, Marinette." Her mother said softly and placed her mug on the island table.

"You're a smart girl. I'm sure you'll come up with something" she said softly and walked passed her, her hand lightly touching her shoulder as she met her father down in the shop below.

Marinette smiled to herself as she took another bite of her food.

She was glad to have her mom around as well as her father. She always knew she'd find comfort in them. So she was incredibly grateful to them. She always felt better.

-Adrien-

Adrien held a paper cup in his hand. He had Nathalie pick up a cup of a cappuccino. He has stayed up until at least 3 in the morning doing his class work that was due that very same day.

He had his ups and downs, and despite everything he had to do within that week, he somehow maintained a high grade.

Sure, he kept what he could in order, but after all he was still human. It didn't matter who or what he could do, or what he had the power of because of his miraculous. He needed a break every now and again.

He rubbed his temples as he paused and then took a sip of his drink. Plagg, slept soundly in his bag, mounded in a box of cheese that Adrien purposely kept closed because of the smell.

Adrien grabbed his bag and slid it over his shoulder. He leaned into his seat as Nathalie entered the room with a small tablet and slid it on the table in front of him.

He looked wearily at her and then slowly picked up the device.

"It's your schedule for the next week." She said softly.

Adrien nodded and then looked up at her.

"Any sign of my father?" He asked.

She shook her head softly.

"He had left early this morning." She explained.

Adrien slumped slightly In his chair.

"I assume I won't be getting a break this week." He sighed and stood up.

Nathalie gave him an apologetic look.

He simply offered her a weary smile and headed out to the car that awaited for him outside.

He slid into the back seat.

He watched the buildings go by as the car drove down the street carefully.

He spoke no words the entire ride.

When he arrived at school, he threw away the now empty paper cup and made his way up the stairs. He slid into his usual seat, and stared at the desk.

Nino had been running late.

Kind of like Marinette, he too barely had time to spend with his friend.

He inwardly racked with guilt.

He missed his friend. He felt a bit withdrawn and wanted someone to at least touch his shoulder, anything that showed some sort of reassurance.

He ran his hands up his arm carefully and pointed his eyes towards the teacher as she began to start the class.

-Marinette-

Marinette giggled as she had her papers drawn out against her desk.

It was nearing the end of class and most of her classmates had already began packing their things.

Alya had most of her books stuffed into her bag and Marinette followed suit.

She had a constant blush on her face as she was able to see Adrien for an entire school day for the first time in three weeks.

She was beginning to question whether or not he was still attending.

The bell rang and Marinette sat at her desk, her smile and blush obviously evident as she watched Adrien walk out of the classroom with Nino without a second glance.

Alya lightly punched her shoulder and Marinette snapped out of it.

"What was that for?" She laughed softly and rubbed her arm at the tender spot where it was hit.

Alya giggled and shook her head as she slung her bag over her shoulder.

"We can't stay in class forever. We should get going. I have to get home to grab a few things to get our project done... We're still on for your house... Right?" She asked with a raised brow.

Marinette smiled nervously.

"Y-yes! Of course" she said with a nervous laugh and slung her bag over her shoulder.

Alya brushed past her and down towards the door, simply assuming that Marinette would follow, and so she did.

"Great" she replied softly as the two exited the class.

"I'm actually pretty excited that we got the outline done. We are so close to getting it done. We'll have so much time to hang out later." Alya said, her hand clasped against her bag strap, her eyes remaining hopeful behind her glasses.

Marinette smiled back, she was hopeful too. If anything didn't go wrong, just for once she could actually hang out with Alya. Everything could just go back to normal.

"That's sounds really great." She said softly and they both exited the building.

After parting their own ways Marinette began to rush home. Her bag bounced at her hips. Tikki slowly emerged from her bag and sat at her shoulders, her tiny red arms holding onto the side of her pigtails as she turned a corner.

Normally, Marinette would have taken the bus, but the routes were so slow lately, and she wanted to be home as soon as possible.

She was growing more and more exited at the thought of Alya coming over to study and work with her. It had been some time since she had been over.

She giggled at the thought. Her mom probably would be excited for her as well.

Just as she rounded the corner she was abruptly stopped by a blood curling scream.

Her eyes widened as she stepped back and hid behind the wall of the building that stood at the end of the street.

Marinette flipped her hair, as she looked down at Tikki with worry.

-Chat Noir-

Chat hopped off one building and then the next. He held his stick.

He paused at the edge of the building. He pressed his lips together as a black shadow whisked past him. He had to regain his balance almost immediately.

Looking up, the black mass traveled upwards before it slowly transformed into a figure.

The slim figure of a female with a pale face, and black lips.

Chat Noir glared at the unknown assailant, her blue eyes almost holding a familiar tint within them.

He shook his head, shaking the thought away before standing up straight.

"Look, I don't know what you're trying to do and why, but just be aware that it won't last for long." He said thoughtfully.

"You think you scare me?" The girl replied, her mouth flashing a toothy grin.

There was something about her, and that specific moment that made his skin crawl. He clenched his fists.

With his teeth clenched he took a lunge for her. She simply remained still as she slowly dodged his attack, grabbing his wrists and flinging him across to the next building.

With a grunt, he hit the brick wall of the chimney and began to tumble across the flat surface of the roof.

The girl leaped, her fists creating a black mass. She was soon in front of him, as he scrambled to his feet.

Immediately his eyes began to dark back and forth, trying to find the item of interest.

He knew he didn't have the ability to capture the akumas, but the least he could do is hold her off until ladybug showed up.

The girl gave him a cold smile as she slowly approached him. Just as she was about to raise her fist towards chat her hand was stopped. They both glared as her wrist was wrapped with a black wire and pulled back.

The girl growled as ladybug was behind her in an instant.

"I was worried you weren't going to show." Chat breathed nervously.

Ladybug simply smiled before she yanked the girl as far as Chat as she could.

The assailant of course, wouldn't go down without a fight.

Her feet dragged against the pavement, and grabbing onto the wire she yanked back, forcing ladybug to fall to her knees.

The assailant grinned before she tossed ladybug towards the edge of the building, the wrap slowly unfolding from her wrists.

"I don't have time for this" she said coldly before she turned her back and hopped to the next building

Chat shivered. There was something about her... It was too familiar to him. He just couldn't put his finger on it.

Ladybug whimpered slightly as she struggled to climb back up the side of the building.

Chat ignored the assailant for once and slid to the edge of the roof, to help her up.

She gripped on to his hand right and hoisted herself up to safety.

"It's starting to be impossible to find the akumas anymore." Chat said nervously.

"What if we can't beat him this time?" He added and shot his partner a glare of worry.

Ladybug shook her head and immediately began to follow the akummatized victim. Her eyes set on any part of item she was holding that would give away some kind of weakness.

Chat followed his lady diligently as they both tried what best they could to stay low for the time being.

Chat immediately pulled ladybug behind him. Her gaze slowly trailing up to his face. Her eyes however, displayed a bit of annoyance and nervousness at the same time.

The akummatized victim slowly paused just as she was about to make her way to the ground.

The two heros held their breath.

The assailants fists clenched as she turned.

The knuckles on her skin almost turned white.

Black mass started to form around her fists.

"I said I don't have time for this." She repeated coldly.

Chat bit his lip as he contemplated attacking again. While doing so, he changed positions, only making himself more available towards her.

The assailant smiled as she threw her black mass towards the pair.

Catching the two off guard, Chat ducked, looking towards ladybug who dropped to her knees as well.

He looked back at ladybug who looked up at him, her eyes wide and on the brim of tears.

Trailing his eyes down, he nearly gasp. He saw blood.

Ladybug was wounded.

A/N: Another crappy attempt at another crappy chapter. Haha. Anyway, I just realized now that some people are confused as to where the story line is now. The chapters after the prologue takes place in the past! So the prologue was just to give the reader a taste of what has yet to come. I didn't realize that until now when someone pointed it out. I can hear Morty yelling at Me right now about it.

I'm so sorry guys for the confusion!