Miraculous: Tales of Canceled and Replaced

CAT AND MOUSE AND OLD CONTINUITY

Scene: Annella's room. Annella is watching a video on her phone.

Rose: (On the phone.) Welcome to another episode of Celebrity Talk. Today's guest is a successful up-and-coming actress and fashion model. As well as the daughter of one of our previous mayors, Andre Bourgeoise. May he rest in peace. Everyone give it up for the fiery Chloe Bourgeois!

Chloe: (She walks onto the stage and sits in the chair across from Rose.) Good Morning Paris! (The crowd whistles and cheers.) Thank you, thank you. And I'm sure you're all thankful I graced you with my presence, right? (More cheering and whistling.)

Rose: Not only are you famous for your amazing career and familial relations, but you also used to serve Paris as the hero and protector Queen Bee. What are your thoughts on the resurface of Ladybug and akumatization?

Chloe: It's ridiculous, Rose.

Chloe and the crowd: Utterly ridiculous.

Chloe: The only reason that all of this is happening in the first place is because Ladybug failed to capture Hawk Moth's miraculous from Gabriel Agreste ten years ago.

Rose: We all know that the anniversary of that terrible day is coming up. That must be difficult for you. (Chloe looks away from Rose and the crowd.)

Chloe: I'm sorry. I knew this would be brought up today, but I still wasn't prepared. (She takes a deep breath and looks at Rose again.)

Rose: I'm sorry. We don't need to talk about it.

Chloe: No. You're right. The anniversary is coming up. The fact is I knew him personally. Adrian Agreste. I grew up with him. (Her voice cracks and a tear slips down her face.) We were very close friends, and Ladybug coming back has brought all of those memories flooding back. She's the one to blame. Do you know who suffers from Ladybug and Chrysalis' war?

Rose: Who would that be?

Chloe: The citizens of Paris, of course. And these rumors of her putting more children on the front lines of this battle, it sickens me to the core. Ladybug is not a hero. She's a terrorist. Not only is she endangering the lives of countless civilians, but she's responsible for the death of Chat Noir. Adrien deserved better than that! He was her partner! (Everyone is silent.)

Rose: Yes. Yes, I can see how that must be hard. As you know I also had the chance to know him before his death. Adrien Agreste was truly a kindhearted person and was taken from us too soon. (Annella pauses the video.)

Mullo: I feel bad for her.

Annella: Me too. Chloe Bourgeois is so strong. That's why I'm being her for my next cosplay. Can you believe Uncle Ivan and Aunt Mylene went to school with her? It must have been amazing.

Mullo: I don't know about that. (Annella's door opens and Mullo hides. Mylene enters the room.)

Mylene: Who are you talking to?

Annella Voiceover/AV: This is not the story I thought I'd be telling. I think it would make more sense if we went back to last year.

Scene: Hospital room. Annella is sleeping in a bed with tubes in her nose.

AV: Welcome to the worst day of my life. See that girl over there? That's me. Pay attention.

(A doctor sits in the chair next to Annella.)

Annella: Where am I? (She tries to sit up, but is too weak.)

Doctor: I need you to calm down Annella. (She holds Annella's hand.)

Annella: Who are you?! Get off of me! (Annella struggles to get out of bed. She falls off and is caught by the doctor, who puts her back on the bed.)