I Marinette

8 - The Miracle Box

That was unbelievable! I'd just started feeling comfortable as Marinette! And now I had to start all over again?!

"Bugaboo?" Ladybug asked me tenderly, kneeling by my side.

"Woah... That was totally unexpected..." I sighed staring at my palm covered by some little blackholes – a proof that Cat Noir had already used his "Cataclysm" spell.

"What now?"

"We have to use this Cataclysm, otherwise I'll hurt you or myself, or I'll destroy the Louvre Palace..." I muttered.

Ladybug found a bird feather and popped it out in the air. I caught it and it turned into dust instantly.

"Thanks..." I murmured. "It looked like an Amok, you know?"

"It seems like both of us used the superpowers..." Ladybug sighed looking at a dotted red globe in her hands. "We'll transform back soon."

"So, we'd better go down from the roof." I suggested and stood up.

"Still remember how to use the staff?" Ladybug winked at me in a very Cat Noir's style.

"You bet!" I laughed.

But I wasn't amused. I waited for Ladybug leaving towards the Seine and assessed the Cat Noir's weapon. I repeated to myself to trust to my instinct and to body memory, yet I was terrified at the idea of another air means of transport... I would have to go to therapy after all that!

I found Ladybug at the bank of Seine next to the Pont du Carrousel. We hid under the bridge.

"We don't have time, Cat..." I whispered. "We have to find a shelter. If Juggler finds us when we are in the civilian selves, we can say goodbye to our Miraculouses."

"We'll learn about our identities!" Ladybug replied in horror. Adrien started paninicking... Not good... That didn't help me at all.

"Actually, I know yours..." I admitted and Ladybug gasped. "But I'm aware it might be a shock for you... Before we'll transform back, could you show me what's the 'Lucky charm'?"

"I have no idea what's that..."

I glanced at the oval object in Ladybug's hands. If anyone asked me, I'd say it looked like a new Miracle Box. That meant we needed an ally. My brain tried to work as fast as possible.

"OK, Cat..." I made a decision. "We have to split. I'm going for the Miracle Box, although I have no idea who could we ask for help. Chloe revealed all identities of the miraculous' holders. I hope I'll figure out something in the meanwhile. Let's meet somewhere around the Eiffel Tower. If I make it..."

"I'm sure you will, M'Lady..." Ladybug assured me, and my brain tried to process the collision of words and image of a person speaking. "You have been Lady Noir already, so I'm sure you'll do your job perfectly..."

"But I have never been a boy..." I muttered, and my partner burst out laughing.

"After Reflekta nothing surprises me anymore..." he replied after a moment.

"Good luck, Cat! Oh, and don't panic!"

"Why should I?" Ladybug asked me surprised.

"Tikki will take care of you..." I told rather myself than him, suspecting how much he would be shocked when he found out the Ladybug's identity. "See you later!"

I jumped on the Cat's staff, trying to overcome sickness at my stomach. I preferred walking on the ground, but there was no time for this. I had to be home before I transformed into Adrien.