Miraculous: The Exceed Phoenix Saga

Ep. 1: The Phoenix's Rebirth

I've been putting this off for years. He was conceived back when Miraculous started, and was never given his own story...until now. Yup, I'm finally writing his story, but I'm not sure how much content he's gonna get. So, anyway, enjoy a story that's 6 years in the making. –RedPhoenix2001

After a series of back and forths between him and his grandmother, Gina Dupain, Felix Dupain-Cheng decides to move to Paris to be with the rest of his family, which includes his younger sister, Marinette. As he packs his bags, he found a picture of both himself and Marinette from when they were kids, putting it in his backpack. Felix later said his goodbye to his grandmother before boarding the bus.

A few hours later...

After a while, Felix arrived at his parents' bakery, greeting both his parents and his younger sister. "Hey, Felix. Nice to meet you after so many years.", greeted Marinette.

"I know; It just feels so weird being here with you guys.", remarked Felix. "Especially since I've out of your life for years."

Marinette and Felix then brought the latter's bags to the former's room, which made Felix more welcome. "So, ready to meet my friends tomorrow?", asked Marinette. He says yes.

Several days later, Felix is introduced to Adrien Agreste, who remarked that he shares his name with his cousin. Later, he would be introduced to Marinette's best friend, Alya Cesaire, who is smitten with him. "Don't even think about it, Alya.", remarked Marinette.

Meanwhile, Alix Kubdel, who was skating all the way to the bakery, had informed the gang that the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris had been robbed. However, it had been 6 or so years since Hawk Moth was defeated. By that point, Gabriel Agreste had surrendered both the Butterfly and Peacock Miraculous to Marinette. Naturally, Marinette was confused as to why someone would rob the museum when the Akumas, and to an extension the Amok, have become less of a threat. This was unless the Butterfly Miraculous had been stolen yet again, which as it turns out, it was.

It had been stolen by Melody Chabert, a model hailing from New York, and she wanted revenge for all the people that have wronged her. And she turned Gabriel into The Collector in order to rob the museum, which had some of the finest paintings in the world. Naturally, Marinette and company spring into action.

"Mari, where are you going?", asked Felix.

"Oh, nothing...", replied Marinette, having to hide her secret from her older brother. This comment increased his suspicion that she was Ladybug. And so, he went after them.

Later, as The Collector leaves the museum, he is immediately confronted by Ladybug, Cat Noir, Rena Rouge, and Bunnyx, having transformed ahead of time. While all of this was going on, a mysterious figure was observing from the shadows, waiting for the perfect time to strike. As the fight begins, Ladybug was able to dodge The Collector's attacks, and Rena Rouge used her illusions to disarm him. This allowed the mysterious figure to use his Miraculous to enhance his powers, but it came at a cost.

Rather than using negative emotions, the Miraculous gave The Collector the power of Darkness. And it turned him into an Arcearius, a kaijin from the glory days of the Arcanian Kingdom. With this newfound power, he rechristens himself as the Lupin Arcearius, giving the Miraculous team a hard time.

Meanwhile, as Felix was on his way to the museum, he found a stone egg, which contained a very peculiar bracelet in the shape of a bird. It was able to sense the Miraculous team in danger, allowing Felix to hear his sister's plead for help. And so, without hesitation, puts the bracelet on, his eyes begin to glow, and is greeted by its Metanoian, Icarus.

"Greetings, master. I am Icarus." He introduced himself.

"Hi, Icarus, I'm Felix, and I need your help." He pleaded. Icarus the sensed the Miraculous team in danger, knowing they're about to meet their end.

"I see you want to help your fellow Miraculous users. Well then, I shall give you, its power!"

The stone coating began to break, and Felix was teleported to the museum. Meanwhile, as the Miraculous team began to struggle against the Lupin Arcearius, the latter began to charge his magnum. "Alas, it was nice knowing you..."

Just as he fired the magnum, the blast was immediately deflected by Felix, having arrived just in time, whose bracelet became the Phoenix Miraculous, based on the sword and shield. With Icarus by his side, Felix grabbed the handle, pulled out the sword, and yelled out "Icarus, wings spread!" Light engulfs his entire body, with Icarus creating the armor.

Everyone was in awe at what they saw. Felix Dupain-Cheng became the Exceed Phoenix, a hero who was once thought to be a legend, as he was never mentioned in the Miraculous spellbook. But it didn't matter to the Lupin Arcearius, he was next on his hit list. But the Exceed Phoenix prove to evenly match him, largely due to the Phoenix Miraculous not being part of the main 12.

Due to his aggressive fighting style, the Exceed Phoenix is able to beat the Lupin Arcearius with ease, even more so with the Miraculous team aiding him. With the Lupin Arcearius now weakened, the Exceed Phoenix unleashed his finishing attack, the Burning Phoenix Crash, creating an energy projection of a phoenix and charging at his opponent, destroying the darkness and purifying the Akuma in the progress.

Gabriel is now freed from the Akuma's influence, and was instructed to go to safety. This was when the mysterious figure reveals himself to be Tornadus, a warrior of unknown origins. He transforms by raising his sword and yelling "Morbius, wings spread!", becoming the Dark Exceed Phoenix.

"Wait, Icarus, who is this guy?", asked Felix.

"His name is Tornadus, and he's the wielder of the Dark Phoenix Miraculous.", replied Icarus.

Despite his best efforts, the Dark Exceed Phoenix was able to beat his good counterpart at his own game. However, this gave him the opportunity to summon Icarus, allowing him to gain a physical form and fight alongside him. And so, both the Exceed Phoenix and Icarus were able to fight back, and were able to defeat him. Tornadus brushed this off and escapes. Both parties wanted to know why he did this, but Tornadus himself says he has morals.

After all of this, the Miraculous team reunite, but Carapace, Rena Rouge, and Bunnyx had to leave, leaving just the main three. "I know who the both of you are..." Felix told both Ladybug and Cat Noir, much to their surprise. Detransforming in front of one another, it was at that point that Felix knew that Marinette was Ladybug.

"Felix, how did you know who I am?", asked Marinette.

"Mari, you don't look a whole lot different when you're Ladybug.", replied Felix. "That's why I was able to deduce who you are."

This baffled both Marinette and Adrien, as the Miraculous magically disguises their identities. But they all seem to brush this off, as they return to the bakery. Meanwhile, Melody Chabert, the current Butterfly Miraculous holder, was observing from afar, trying to maintain composure. "So, I've been defeated by the new guy. Well, this wouldn't bode well for me."

She would later be met by Tornadus, who wanted to fight the Exceed Phoenix in a one-on-one without compromise. "I see you want to fight the Exceed Phoenix, Ms. Chabert.", remarked Tornadus.

"Why are you asking me, and who are you anyway?", asked Melody. "How do you know who I am?"

"I am Tornadus, and I want to train you against the Exceed Phoenix.", replied Tornadus. "I was able to sense the presence of the Butterfly Miraculous because of you."

"Oh really? Could you help me to fight against the Miraculous team?"

"Deal." They shake hands, joining forces against the Exceed Phoenix and the Miraculous team.

End of Ep. 1...

Here it is. A story that took me 6 years to get around to. I hope you enjoy and until next time, RedPhoenix out. –RedPhoenix2001