(Old Version) Miraculous Season One: Beginnings

Music to the Ears

(Synopsis: Isabella encourages Ryder to enter a talent show judged by Jagged Stone to showcase his music talent.)

"In a few days, there will be a talent show at the school." Mr. Damocles told Miss Bustier's class, "If you don't want to join it, that's okay. It's not mandatory. You are required to attend and watch participates of the talent show and it will be judged by none other than Jagged Stone."

Ryder stares in shock, before looking conflicted.

"You okay, Ryder?" Nathaniel whispers to him.

"Yeah, I'm okay." Ryder whispers back, smiling.

Isabella glanced back at the two with a confused expression before turning back to the front.

...

The students were chatting in the courtyard about the talent show.

"Girl, are you gonna play your cello in the talent show?" Alya asks her best friend.

"I don't know." Isabella glanced over at Ryder, who was sitting by himself on one of the benches, "Ryder looks conflicted."

"Like he doesn't know if he wants to join?"

"Yeah. I'm gonna go over there and talk to him." Isabella told her.

"Good luck!" Alya pats her back before walking over to Alissa and Marinette.

"Ryder?" the brunette walks over to him, "I noticed that you looked conflicted. Are you okay?"

"Hey." the raven-haired boy frowns, "I...wanted to join the talent show, but Jagged Stone's gonna be there judging the whole thing! He's my favorite singer/rockstar of all time!"

"So your talent is music based and that's why you're freaking out?" Isabella puts a hand on his shoulder, "Ryder, there's nothing to be afraid of. I mean, you're in a class with the son of a famous fashion designer, the daughter of a famous movie director, and the daughter of the Mayor. Besides, you've got this!"

Ryder slowly smiles, "Yeah...Yeah! I've got this!" he side hugs the brunette, catching her off guard, "Thanks, Isabella!" he gets up and heads over to Adrien and Nino.

"You're welcome!" Isabella waves before walking over to Alya.

"Hey, guys!" Ryder greets his friends.

"You entering the talent show, dude?"

"Yeah. Isabella was actually talking to me about how I should join. The only thing I'm worried about is Jagged Stone judging me."

"Oh, because he's your favorite singer and rockstar?"

"Yep."

"Ryder!"

The raven-haired boy turned to see Rose, Juleka, and Ivan standing together, "Oh, hey!"

"We heard that you were entering the competition." Ivan smiles.

"Yeah, I was gonna sing for it-"

"That's great!" Rose exclaims excitedly, "If you want, we could provide backup for you!"

"Like a band..." Juleka spoke quietly.

"Really?" Ryder smiles as the trio nod, "Yeah, sure! I'd love that!"

...

It was now the day of the talent show.

"Adrikins!" Chloé rushes over, "You're gonna cheer for my singing performance, right?" she bats her eyelashes weirdly.

"Uh...sure." the blonde smiles.

"Thanks!" Chloé skips away happily.

"Why so hesitant, Agreste?" Alissa asks.