Heroes are human too

Chapter 1

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Yeah! Another fanfic. This one will be different than "Where is he?".

Angst in coming.
TRIGGER WARNING : bullying

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Two years ago, I discovered that magic existed. I was freaking out when I first saw Tikki. I even threw random objects at her. But now, she's one of my best friends.

I've always been really strict about my identity. I never wanted anyone to found out because Hawkmoth could use this information against me and hurting the ones I love. Not even my partner "in crime" knew.

As I grew up, classes got harder and harder. More homework and responsibilities. And being...well...me, didn't help. I had so many sleepless nights trying to study and patrol. My grades were getting lower and lower.

And of course, we may cheer for Hawkmoth, he is now akumatizing people at least four times in a day. So that means, more lame excuses, getting late to class and skipping it. I think I spent more time in detention than in my own house. And Chat seems to be perfectly fine. How does he do it?

Today, we had just finished patrol and arrested a few thieves.

"I gotta go, I have homework to do," I said in a hurry.

"Oh, you don't wanna go hang out a bit?"

"I would love to, but I have to finish this assignment or I will fail this class..."

"Oh...bye then M'Lady"

"Bye Chaton," I waved back. But before I swung off into the vast streets of Paris, I had to ask, "Chat, How old are you?"

"16. Why?"

"So you're my age too...How do you keep up with school?"

"Well, I was homed school before. And regular school is way easier."

"Oh...that's cool..."

"Why are you asking this?"

"For nothing, just wondering. Bye."

And I left without saying anything more.

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The next morning I woke up late, again

"Marinette! Hurry up!"

"I know Tikki!! Stupid project! I knew I shouldn't have continued that late!"

I sprinted towards High School and burst in the class, sweating and panting.

"Miss. Dupain-Cheng!" Yelled the teacher, "I believe you have been late way too many times!! I will call your parents and the principal to talk about your behaviour. Now go and sit down and hand out your project."

I slowly walked towards my seat looking at my feet. Again....My parents will not be pleased at all... I looked through my bag and a wave of panick invaded me.

"Miss. Dupain-Cheng! What is taking you so long?"

"I'm...I'm sorry Mrs, I can't find it... I must have forgotten it..."

"Along with your brain I presume," snapped the teacher.

Everyone laughed, especially Chloé. The only two people who didn't laugh were Alya and Adrien, looking at me with pitiful eyes.

Later that day, my parents and I were in Mr. Damocles' office. They talked about my punishment and said if I failed the next exams, I will not be able to go forward next year.

Once we were home after a long awkward car ride, my dad finally snapped, "MARINETTE! THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE!"

"Dad, I..."

"No! We have been way to nice before! Don't you care about your education! I don't what you are doing! From now on, no going out or sneaking out! No more phone, T.V or designing. If you have homeworks, you'll do it in front of us!!"

"I'm sorry..."

"YOU BETTER BE! WE HAVE SPENT SO MUCH MONEY IN PERSONAL TEACHERS THAT YOU HAVE BAILED ON EVERYTIME!"

"I just..."

"Tom...I think she got it..."

"No! No she hasn't! We have warned her so many times!"

"I know...Just stop yelling..." pleaded my mother in a quiet voice.

"You're right...I should stop yelling because it's useless. She is just stupid, clumsy, useless and a disgraceful daughter who only knows how to complain."

And on his words he left the room. My mother was stunned by my dad's words. I felt tears filling up my eyes. C'mon Marinette, you can't cry for this...You're Ladybug...You will get through this.

And before my mother could say anything, I locked myself into my room and transformed to get some fresh air.

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Where is this going? How should I know. This my second fanfic and I hope you will enjoy it.