You're The Music That's Been Playing In My Head: Book 2

Frightengale: Part 4

"It's not in our favor at a glance because we constantly have to advance while keeping up with this song and dance. We can leave nothing to chance," I complain, and Chat Noir nods. 

"(s/n), I agree, but what possible plan can we see?" 

Ladybug hummed in thought, looking around when her gaze landed on a box full of props that had spilled into the street. Someone must've been bringing them to the stage for the shoot when the chaos erupted, and out of instinct, ran with it. LB's yoyo shoots out, grabbing a pair of handcuffs.

"We know we have to stop her. But what solution do you offer?" Chat voices his and my confusion as we continue to dance, and I peek out after realizing Frightengale had gotten quiet.

My eyes widened to see that she was stalking closer to the bus, hoping to use a surprise attack. 

"Whatever it may be. We can't hide forever, and I think Frightengale would agree," I point out while Ladybug explains. 

"They're not for her, they're meant for us. Now, Chat Noir, do your stuff." 

He goes to summon his cataclysm, but soon frowns. 

"What's with the frown? What's going down?" 

"I can't find a rhyme. Can you help me this time?" 

LB gives him a comforting smile as she says, "Chat Noir, you're a sweet talker, rhymer, dancer, and walker. Look at the bright side today, don't be pessimistic and make way..."

She trails off, and his eyes widen in realization as Chat happily says, "For optimism. Cataclysm!" 

"(s/n) would you help keep her at bay? It would help to pull Frightengale's attention every which way."

I nod, wanting to get this over with, thinking of rhymes was starting to get stressful. Ladybug handcuffs herself to Chat and uses her yoyo to tie their feet together. I hope to the side just as the bus was thrown out of the way, and Frightengale looks at the two with confusion. 

"Connected, we're one, our movements are synced. So let's get a move on because we are linked!" 

They both charge at her, forcing her to move back.

"As if we're dancing without thought." 

"Take the shot!" 

They go to punch her, and she starts to move to the side, but I jump in the way, knives pointed at her, forcing her to take the blow, and she stumbles to the ground. 

"Don't tell me you forgot me already? There's always been three of us to take the villain out, so be ready!" 

Meanwhile, LB and Chat agree to dance. Ladybug and Chat Noir continue to force her back while I block any attempt to escape from the side or above. She gets kicked back into the building.

"You can't bend the rules! Dancing tied up is cheating fools!" 

"When someone's akumatized, we never compromise." 

"You're clearly feeling unsteady. You know you've lost already." 

"So why don't you make this easy for all of us? Give us your akuma without any more of a fuss!" 

The three of us tell her, and she swings her whip at Ladybug and Chat Noir, and I take that chance to kick her away from them, forcing her to turn her attention toward me, which gives those two a chance to attack her. Frightengale gets kicked into my awaiting arms, and I hold her tight while those two grab the whip, and it turns to dust.

"MIRACULOUS LADYBUG!" Ladybug shouts, tossing the ladybug jewel into the sky.

We stop glowing pink, and the people turn back to normal, allowing Ladybug to take care of the akuma with ease. 

"Pound it!" 

"Ladybug? (s/n)? Chat Noir? I didn't hurt you, did I?" Clara asks when she comes to, and Chat assures her.

"No, don't worry, everyone is back to normal again." 

"I was saved by the three of you?! How amazing, too good to be true!" She squeals when Ladybug tells her she had an idea of how to shoot her video.

°❆⋆.ೃ࿔*:･  

By next week, Clara's new video, Miraculous, was up on the internet, showcasing all the residents of Paris dancing with either a Chat Noir, Ladybug, or (s/n) mask on as the music plays. 

"In the daytime, I'm me. Just a normal girl with a normal life, but there's something about me that no one knows yet, cuz I have a secret...Miraculous~ Simply the best~ Up to the test when things go wrong~ Miraculous~ The luckiest~ The power of love is so strong~" The music plays and our class cheers, exclaiming how this was such a good idea. 

"Besides, even if Marinette, Adrien, and (y/n) kind of look like Ladybug, Chat Noir, and (s/n), they really weren't believable," Alya comments, and Marinette nods in agreement. 

"I couldn't agree more, and I wouldn't have had as much fun as I did playing as Ladybug. It was so much better being with you guys." 

The girls pull her into a hug when Adrien chimes in. "Yeah, I prefer this version too. I didn't think I could pull off playing Chat Noir."

"I know, you two are worlds apart," Mari agrees, causing us all to raise an eyebrow at her as she tries to explain with a stutter. "W-what I mean is you'd be more lame than as Chat Noir than in real life- No! Not that you're lame in real life, just compared to Chat Noir, you're..."

She takes a deep breath. "What I mean to say is you don't look a thing like him." 

"You don't look a thing like Ladybug either- I mean, I'm sure she's not as funny as you are," He nervously chuckles back. 

If Adrien weren't so dense, I'd be wondering why they're not a couple yet.

Last Edit - October 3rd, 2022

Revised - December 10th, 2025