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With blue eyes struggling to stay open Eric walked down the staircase slowly to his studio apartment. He walked over to the small kitchen to see a note taped to the counter in neat cursive writing. "Morning Honey, have a good first day back, sorry we couldn't be there with you, the office needed our help, see you when I get home love you ". Eric smiled softly as he read the note, and once he was done reading it he put it back on the counter. Eric's mother Corinne and Eric's father Arthur owned a law firm. It was the best law firm in Paris. Eric opened the fridge door to grab something to eat before school started. He grabbed a croissant and some strawberry yogurt, and went back to his room to eat on his balcony. Eric spends a lot of time there, to enjoy the view, and a great place to brainstorm music ideas. Eric and his parents loved to play music together, and he carries the ukulele his parents gave him everywhere he goes. Eric turned on his coffee pot that he keeps on the balcony, so he can have a warm drink when he wants to. "Hopefully Chloe isn't in my class again. It's hard to deal with her sometimes''. Eric thought he looked down at the street below to see a man in a red Hawaiian shirt on the ground trying to grab his cane. Eric rushed down to the street to help him. "Sir are you alright"? Eric asked as he put out his hand for the man to garb. "Thanks young man, but you didn't need to go rushing down to help me". The man said as Eric garbed his cane. "Nonsense you need the help; shoot I got school". Eric said as he looked at his phone. "Go you did more than enough". The man said with a smile. "Alright be careful". Eric said as he ran back to his apartment. "He's perfect". The man said as he put his cane behind his back, and walked off. When Eric got back to his room he put on a pink collared sweater, blue jeans, and white boots. He got a to go mug for his coffee, and grabbed his ukulele case as he ran out the door. Once Eric got to College Françoise Dupont saw Chloe yelling at Marinette. Eric looked over to Nino, and sat down next to him. "What's going on this time"? Eric asked Nino. "Same as always dude Chloe thinking she rules over everyone". Nino replied with a sigh. "Hey two-face you need to move for Adrien". Chloe yelled in Eric's face. "Two-face that's the best insult you can think of"? Eric replied; while giving her a side glance. "What did you just say to me"? Chloe asked with a furious tone to her voice. "I'm not moving, so you're just going to have to deal with it". Eric replied; while moving his head away from her. The bell rang, so Chloe sat down wondering where Adrien was. "For those who don't me I'm Miss Bustier now, if you have P.E Mr. Rider is going to meet you outside; everyone else meet me in the library". Miss Bustier said with a smile. "Kim I'm gonna". Ivan yelled; while lifting his fist. "Ivan what are you doing"? Miss Bustier asked. "Kim wrote this; I'm just-". Ivan tried to say, but got cut off by Miss Bustier. "Ivan, this is unacceptable behavior to go to the principal's office". Miss Bustier said. Ivan grumbled as he made his way to the office. A purple butterfly flew by, and fused with paper Ivan had in hand. "Stone heart, am I Hawk Moth. I'll give you the power of super strength to teach Kim a lesson, but in return give me the miraculousness of the ladybug and the black cat". Hawk Moth said with a sly smile. "You got it Hawk Moth". Ivan said as a black mist surrounded him. "How did you handle Chloe like that Eric"? Marinette asked. "I just try not to let her get to me". Eric replied with a smile. "That's easier said than done dude". Nino said; while he nudged Eric in the shoulder. "I just meant her, and I want to punch her". Alya said with a sigh. "You already handled Chloe better than me, and I've known her since I started school". Marinette replied. "Umm do you guys hear that"? Nino asked; while the door flew open. "Kim"! Stoneheart yelled, as he ran across the library. "Why did that sound like Ivan"? Eric asked. "Phone check, battery check I'm out of here". Alya said with a big smile. "Where are you going"? Marinette asked. "When there's a supervillain there's a superhero I'm off to videotape it"! Alya replied, as she ran after Stoneheart. "We should probably get home". Nino said. "Yeah I need to call my partners to make sure they're alright". Eric replied, as he ran out of the library to go to his apartment. Adrien sighed as Nathalie was teaching him. He tried to go to school today, but he couldn't make it. He helped a man in a red Hawaiian shirt, so at least he did something good. "Adrien we need to have a talk about school". Gabriel Agreste said. "Father please-". Adrien tried to say, but got cut off. "You have everything that you need here, so I can keep an eye on you, you don't need school in this dangerous world". Gabriel Agreste replied with a serious tone to his voice. Gabriel Agreste walked back to his office, as Adrien put his head down. "We can continue if you want Adrien". Nathalie said. "I'm going to take a break ok". Adrien replied as he walked up to his room. He sat down on his couch, and turned in his TV to find a rock monster on it. He looked down to find a red and black box on his coffee table. He picked it up, and opened it to see a bright green light. Once the light decreased a small black cat appeared, and yawned. "Wow are you like that genie in the lamp"? Adrien asked. "Meant him, but I'm better ooo what's this can I eat it"? The cat asked, as he flew over to the fosse ball table. "Hey don't touch that"! Adrien yelled as he tried to catch the flying black cat. Finally catching the cat after he tried to bite into his table. "What are you anyway"? Adrien asked. "I'm Plagg the kwami of destruction that's your power, and you have a partner that will help you stop Stoneheart". Plagg replied; while flying out of Adrien's hand. "Wait powers am I a superhero now"? Adrien asked. "Yep". Plagg replied; while floating in the air lazily. "How can I be a superhero when I can't even leave this house". Adrien said with a sigh. "You will if you put on the miraculous that will all change". Plagg said. Eric opened the apartment door with his phone to his ear. "Yeah mom I'm alright they evacuated us safely, but are you and dad alright"? Eric asked. "Yeah the office isn't close to the school, so we're safe". She replied. "That's good; well I just got home, so I'll see you later tonight". Eric said with a smile. "See you later sweetie stay safe". Corinne replied. "You too ". Eric replied as he pushed the end call button on his phone. Eric opened his bedroom door to his room to see a red and black jewelry box on his work desk. "I didn't leave this out right"? Eric asked himself as he opened the jewelry box. A bright red light appeared, and he blocked his eyes with his hands. "Hello I'm Tikki please meet I'm your kwami". Tikki said with a smile. "Great a red bug thing talks; well considering what's going on outside right now I shouldn't be surprised". Eric said with a sigh. "About that you're one of the only people who can stop Stoneheart". Tikki said. "Tikki, that rock golem, has a name other than Ivan"? Eric asked. "Yeah Stoneheart was akumatizes by the butterfly miraculous, and with the power of the ladybug miraculous you can stop him". Tikki said with a small smile. "You want me to stop that thing, and what do you mean by akumatizes"? Eric asked. "Well the butterfly miraculous has the power to give people superpowers, but whoever has it is using it for evil purposes". Tiki explained. "This is great, I can't believe this is happening". Eric said; while putting his hand on his forehead. "I believe in you Eric I know you can do this"! Tikki said with an encouraging smile. "Hehe thanks Tikki, I guess so how do I take down Stoneheart"? Eric asked. "With the ladybug miraculous you have the power of lucky charm which gives you an object to defeat the villain with, and you have to capture the akuma". Tikki explained. Eric put on the red black spotted earrings, and when he put the backs on the earrings turned a pale pink "Umm what do I do now Tikki"? Eric asked. "All you have to say is spots on". Tikki replied with a smile. "Alright Tikki spots on"? Eric said, as Tikki got sucked into the earrings. Red light surrounded Eric's eyes making a red mask with black spots. The light continued to flow down his body making a red tight suit with black spots, and a small red silk scarf appeared around his neck. Eric looked at himself in the mirror, and moved his body around. "This suit is really revealing for my frame, but superheroes are known for this aren't they". Eric said with a sigh. "Wait Tikki where are you"? Eric asked, looking around. Eric looked at his waist to find a red black spotted yo-yo. "I'm supposed to defeat Stoneheart with a yo-yo fantastic". Eric said; while picking up the yo-yo and twirling it around. Eric walked over to his balcony, and looked at the city. "Do I use the yo-yo to move around"? Eric asked himself as he threw yo-yo at a building. It latched onto a pole on someone's deck, and Eric tugged at it. Eric flew into the air with a scream of torment. He grabbed the string of the yo-yo, and turned it to move away from the deck. "Yeah I'm kinda getting the hang of this". Adrien thought to himself, but then he heard a scream. He looked by to see a blond haired boy in a red suit falling right towards him. When the two made impact the yo-yo warped around the staff, and the two were dangling in the air. "Now isn't this a situation we wrapped ourself into''? Adrien said with a smirk. "Hehe sorry about this I'm still learning how to use this yo-yo". Eric replied as he unwrapped the yo-yo that was between the two. "You must by my partner, my kwami told me about call me umm Chat Noir". Chat Noir said with a smile. "Um, call me-". Eric didn't have time to finish his sentence, because his yo-yo hit Chat Noir upside the head. "Oh no I'm so sorry Chat Noir". Eric said with a blush on his face. "Don't worry about, and what can I call you cutie"? Chat Noir asked with a wink. "Oh we have a flirtatious type, umm just call me Ladybug". Ladybug replied with a smile. "Love the originality". Chat replied with a smug look at his face. "Says the guy who named himself Chat Black". Ladybug replied; while crossing his arms. "You got me there". Chat Noir replied with a smile. The two hero's heard a building crash, and Chat Noir activated his staff. "Let's go Ladybug we got a job to do". Chat about said with a smile, and went over Stoneheart. "Hey wait up"! Ladybug replied as he launched his yo-yo onto a building to go over to Chat Noir. The two landed on the rim of the stadium to find Stoneheart with Kim standing in terror of Stoneheart. "Go pick on someone your own size". Chat Noir said as he jumped off the rim of the stadium, and unleashed his staff to hint Stoneheart on the head with. Stoneheart's body glowed green, as he grew bigger in size. "Not someone like you huh"? Stoneheart said as he tried to pick up Chat Noir, but Chat Noir jumped out of the way. "Ladybug where are you"? Chat Noir yelled as he dodged more attacks. "Do I really think I can do this"? Ladybug thought as he got lost in his own thoughts. This panic broke and saw a goal post fly towards Alya. He whipped his yo-yo towards Alya, and it warped around her waist. Ladybug jumped off the rim of the stadium, and ran towards Alya. "Are you alright"? Ladybug asked with a worried smile. "Of course I'm alright you're totally awesome". Alya replied with a big smile on her face. "Ladybug Help"! Chat Noir yelled as he was trapped in Stoneheart's fist with his staff on the ground. "Can I ask you some questions"? Alya asked with a smile. "Um not now I have a cat to save". Ladybug replied; as he unleashed his yo-yo around Chat Noir upper body. Ladybug pulled with all his might to get Chat Noir out, but when he finally did he landed on top of Ladybug. "Oops sorry about that". Chat Noir said with a smile. "Don't worry about it". Ladybug replied. "Alright let's teach this Stoneheart a lesson". Chat Noir said, but his belt tail got grabbed by Ladybug. "Attacking just makes him stronger we're going to have to come up with a different way to defeat him". Ladybug replied; while letting go of his tail. "Well do you have any ideas"? Chat Noir asked. "Um not at the moment". Ladybug replied; while rubbing the back of his neck. "Then let's use our power". Chat Noir said with a smirk. "Cataclysm"! Chat Noir yelled as a black energy went around his right hand. "My power lets me destroy anything I touch". Chat Noir said with a smile. "What a unique power that is"? Ladybug replied with a sarcastic smirk on his face. "I can already tell you love sarcasm". Chat Noir said; while leaning his right hand on the goal post. "Wait be careful"! Ladybug yelled. "Cool". Chat Noir said; as he looked at the rusted goal post. "Times up Stoneheart; I can't wait to see you turned into rubble". Chat Noir said, as he touched Stoneheart's left foot. Nothing happened, and Chat Noir tried again another two times. "Guess I can only use my power once". Chat Noir said, as Stoneheart kicked him back to Ladybug. "Now you only have five minutes before you transform back; didn't you kwami tell you anything"? Ladybug asked with a hand on his hip. "I guess I was super excited for my new life". Chat Noir replied with an awkward smile. "Well we need to get his akuma, but his body is entirely made of stone". Ladybug said with a finger on his check. "He's not attacking us with his left fist could the akuma be there"? Chat Noir asked. "the akuma needs to be on him, so of course he would hide it there". Ladybug replied with a praising smile. "Ok we know where the akuma is, but how are we going to get it"? Chat Noir asked. "Guess it's time to use my power; Lucky charm"! Ladybug yelled as he threw his yo-yo up in the air. Ladybugs surrounded the yo-yo, and a wet suit appeared. "That's some power". Chat Noir said sarcastically, as the suit fell into Ladybug's hands. Ladybug looked around, and saw Stoneheart's fist, Alya, a hose, and Chat. "I have an idea, but do you mind if you're a part of it"? Ladybug asked; as he hooked the hose on the wetsuit. "Of course I won't mind we're partners after all". Chat Noir replied with a smile. Ladybug warped his yo-yo around Chat Noir, and tightened it. "Loosen up a bit trust me". Ladybug said with a smile. "When I said I would help you I didn't think warping me with your yo-yo would be it". Chat Noir replied. "Get ready". Ladybug yelled, as he started to spin Chat Noir around and through him at Stoneheart. "This boy is crazy"! Chat Noir yelled, as Stoneheart caught him. Ladybug jumped towards Stoneheart with a smirk on his face. "Catch me if you can"! Ladybug yelled. Stoneheart grabbed Ladybug, which made a purple rock fell to the ground. "Ayla the tap". Ladybug yelled, as Ayla looked over to see a hose, and turn it on. The wetsuit expanded in Stoneheart's hand, and Ladybug was released. When Ladybug fell to the ground he rolled over to the purple rock, and got up to smash it with his foot. A purple mist surrounded the rock which was now paper, and a purple butterfly flew away into the sky. A purple mist surrounded Stoneheart, and he turned back into Ivan. Chat Noir fell to the ground, and ran back to Ladybug. "That was amazing Ladybug thanks for having my back". Chat Noir said with a big smile on his face. "No problem Chat Noir, wait your ring is beeping". "Looks like I gotta go My Lord". Chat Noir said, as he extended his staff to jump out of the stadium. Ladybug unwrap the paper to read what's inside. "You can't even tell Mylène how you feel wuss". Ladybug read; while sighing "Yeah Kim wrote it; he keeps making fun of me". Ivan said with a sigh. "I say go tell Mylène how you feel Ivan, and you shouldn't let things Kim says bring you down". Ladybug replied with a small smile. "Umm how do you own my name sir"? Ivan asked. Ladybug couldn't reply, because Alya was yelling with her phone in her hands. "So you're the new hero Ladybug, how do you get your powers? Did you get bitten by a radioactive ladybug"? Alya asked. "Um I really don't have time to answer questions right now, but thanks Alya for helping Chat Noir and I out I really appreciate it". Ladybug replied with a smile, as he threw his yo-yo at one of the stadium lights and dashed back to his apartment. Ladybug landed on his balcony, and a red light appeared taking off the red suit. Tikki flew out of Eric's earrings, and he caught her. "You did great Eric, you should be so proud of yourself". Tikki said with a smile. "Hehe thanks Tikki, I should get you something to eat". Eric said, as he pushed his screen door open to get back into his room. "Do you have anything sweet on you"? Tikki asked. "There's always cookies in the cabinet, would that work for you"? Eric asked, as he and Tikki went down the stairs. Eric opened the cabinet to get the blue box of chocolate chip cookies, and gave one to his kwami. Tikki's eyes lit up with joy as she ate the cookie. "Thanks Eric". Tikki said with a smile. "No problem Tikki; now let's see how Paris is doing after Stoneheart ''. Eric said, as he grabbed the remote to turn on the news. "After celebrating Paris's new guardian angels Ladybug and Chat Noir, rock golems are appearing all over the city". Nadja said. "Shoot the akuma, I knew I forgot something". Eric said; while grabbing his hair. "Eric it's ok it was your first time, and when you face Stoneheart again you'll capture the akuma then". Tikki said with a smile. "Wait again"? Eric asked his kwami. "Yeah an akuma can multiply, and when Ivan gets akumatizes again he'll have an army". Tikki replied. "Oh no if I would have just done this right the first time no one would be a rock monster frozen in time". Eric said with a sigh. "Just help Ivan not feel down on himself, and be ready to fight again". Tikki replied with an encouraging smile. "Ok thanks Tikki". Eric said; while giving her a small smile. "Don't worry about it too much; you're going to be great out there". Tikki said; while nuzzling Eric. Eric laughed, and gave Tikki a kiss on the forehead. "Your right Tikki I can do this". Eric said with a soft smile on his face. "That's the spirit". Tikki replied. The front door started to open, and Tikki headed in Eric's sweater pocket. "We're back Eric, please tell me you're here". Corinne said, as she looked frantically for her son. "I'm right here mom". Eric replied with a smile. "Thank god your save; with people randomly turning into rocks I'm glad your flesh". Corinne said, while poking at Eric's noise. "When you say it like that it sounds disgusting". Eric replied with a laugh. “Yeah it is but what else should I say”? Corinne said with a laugh. “Is Dad still at the office”? Eric asked “Yeah he is, we have a meeting with a client we couldn't reschedule. He told me he should be back home in a few hours”. "Let's get dinner ready, hopefully Arthur shows up when dinner is still hot". Corinne said with a laugh. The two started to cook dinner and Eric was happy to spend some time with his mom. And hour went by and the sound of a lock was heard. Arthur rushed towards his son and gave him a hug just a little too tight on ribs. “Thank god your safe Eric sorry I couldn't get home sooner”. Arthur said with a sigh. ‘It's ok dad really I'm glad you're alright too”. Eric said with a small laugh. “My little man is always worrying about me. I'm fine”. Arthur said while ruffling Eric's hair. Arthur moved over to his wife and kissed her on the cheek. ‘And I'm glad that you're safe too. Let's eat dinner, I'm hungry”. Arthur said with a laugh. The family sat down at their table and had the rare meal together. The sunshine hit Eric's eyes, and he woke up with a moan. "Morning Tikki". Eric said, as he stressed out his arms. "Good morning Eric ready for school today"? Tikki asked with a smile. "Sure schools, so fun". Eric replied sarcastically, has he got out of bed. "Wonder what today will bring; hopefully people will turn back to normal soon". Eric said; as he looks out the window to find a rock golem frozen in time. "Don't worry too much Eric you'll find a way to fix this". Tikki replied with a smile. "Hehe this time I have to remember to capture the akuma". Eric said; while rubbing his neck. "Hey Eric, who are you talking to"? Corinne asked from the closed bedroom door. Tikki hid in the pink cat hoodie that Eric slept in the night before. "Just Nino calling me before school mom". Eric replied with an unsure tone to his voice. "Alright just be ready soon I can't have you late again". Eric said with a laugh, as she walked back downstairs. Eric sighed in relief, as Tikki popped her out of his hoodie. "That was a close one". Tikki said. "Hehe yeah we need to be a little more careful; if we want to keep my identity a secret". Eric replied with an awkward smile. Tikki went back into hiding; as Eric made his way downstairs to see his mom cooking breakfast. "Chocolate Pancakes just how you like it". Corinne said, as she put the pancakes in front of her son. "Thanks mom. Don't have to be at the office early". Eric asked as he sat down, and started to eat. "I'll leave when you get to school Arthur and I wanted to make sure you were safe this morning and I can't believe you're going to school today when the city is still chaotic". Corinne said with a sigh. "Well if something happens there just evacuate us again". Eric replied; while waving his fork around. "Yeah, and we do have Ladybug and Cat Noir as well". Corinne said, as she sat down next to Eric with a coffee mug in her hand. Eric tensed up a bit when he heard his superhero identity called out from his mom. "Umm what do you think about them anyway"? Eric asked with a cautious tone to his voice. "Well there are the only ones who can fight off these supervillains, and what's with you this morning you don't seem like yourself". Corinne said with a worried look in her eyes. Eric took a deep breath, and sighed. "I guess I'm just scared about these rock monsters, and what if they start moving". Eric replied; while looking at the floor. "I know it's scary, but what did I say when your dad and I got our own firm and couldn't be around all the time"? Corinne said, while putting a hand on her son's shoulder. "Don't worry about anything that isn't in my control". Eric replied; while mumbling. "I know you would remember; now get ready for school ok". Corinne said, while giving Eric a kiss on the head. Eric laughed, and hugged his mom. "Thanks mom". Eric said with a sweet smile. "No problem sweetheart". Corinne replied, as she broke the hug. Eric got up from his stool, and went back to his room. Tikki flew out of Eric's pocket, and nuzzled his cheek. "Hehe thanks Tikki". Eric said with a small smile. "Listen to your mom's advice Eric, it's very useful". Tikki said; as Eric grabbed his dad's old black jacket with a ukulele on the back with a white shirt that had Sabrina Carpenter on it. "Tikki, the problem is that it's in my control; I'm supposed to protect Paris". Eric replied as he took off his pink cat hoodie, and put on the white shirt. "Alright, but don't worry about it; until you need to face Stoneheart again". Tikki replied. "Tikki that's what I do all the time, and no matter what I do I always worry". Eric said; as he put on the black jacket. Eric put on his black shoulder bag full of pins on his left shoulder, and his black ukulele case on the right shoulder. "I guess you're right Tikki, and I'll try not to be a worry wart". Eric said with a sigh. Tiki flew over to Eric, and nuzzled his cheek again. "It just shows that you care, and that's the first step in being a great hero". Tikki said with a small smile. "You have a point there Tikki". Eric replied; while poking her check. "Now go hide in the front pocket of my ukulele case Tikki, and I'll put some cookies in there for you". Eric said with a smile. "You're the best Eric". Tikki replied, as she flew into the ukulele case pocket. Eric went downstairs, and wished his mom goodbye, and made his way to school. Once Eric got there he saw Marinette and Alya walking into school together. "Hey you two what's up"? Eric asked. "Alya's excited that her blog blew up last night". Marinette replied with a smile. "Of course I'm gushing about it I'm the first person to see Ladybug in action, so I decided to make a blog about Ladybug called the Ladyblog"! Alya said with a big smile on her face. "If you're going to get real time footage make sure to be safe". Eric said with a sigh. "Don't worry I will be". Alya replied, as they made it inside. They saw a group of people by Ivan talking about his time as Stoneheart. "Once a monster always a monster". Chloe said with a snarky tone to her voice. "Says the person who's been mean to people for no reason what-so-ever". Eric said, giving her a glare. "Yeah you don't have to be so cruel about it, you're the true Stoneheart"! Alya said with venom in her voice. "So I'm the one who broke Sabrina's dad's arm? Just, because your lame footage got on TV doesn't mean you can act all high and mighty". Chloe said; while popping a gum bubble in Alya's face. Alya stormed off in irritation, but a certain model walked in. "Adrienkins you come"! Chloe said; as she ran after him. "Um hey Chloe". Adrien replied, as Chloe hugged him. In the locker room Ivan was on the floor listening to rock music as Eric walked in. "Hey Ivan do you have a minute"? Eric asked. Ivan took off his headphones, and nodded. Y/n sat down, and gave him a soft smile. "You shouldn't listen to Chloe Ivan, what she's saying isn't true". Eric said. "But, I hurt a lot of people yesterday". Ivan replied with a sigh. "Whoever did that to you is to blame, not you". Eric said; while putting a hand on his shoulder. "Yeah, but that doesn't excuse that Mylene is scared of me". Ivan said; while looking down. "Why don't you just tell her how you feel Ivan"? Eric asked. "Um how do you know about that"? Ivan asked. "I can see the way you look at her; it's like she's the sun and moon". Eric replied with a smile. "How do I tell her I'm not good with words"? Ivan asked. "Umm you could give her a gift, you could get her flowers"? Eric stated. "How about a song"? Ivan asked. "That's perfect you love music, so it's the perfect way to get your feelings out"! Eric replied with an encouraging smile. "I'm going to start right now, and thanks Eric". Ivan said; has he run off with a pep in his step. Tikki flew out of the ukulele case, and smiled at Eric. "That was amazing Eric you helped Ivan out with Mylene". Tikki said. "Yeah it felt nice". Eric replied with a smile. Eric looked up at the clock, and saw that it was almost time for class to start. Tikki hid back into the ukulele case; as Eric dashed over to class. Once he got there he saw a new kid next to Nino. Eric started to walk over to the two, and saw that Marinette wasn't happy. "Why does Marinette look pissed off"? Eric asked Nino. "Yeah Chloe put gum on her sit, and she thinks Adrien did it". Nino replied. "So, you must be Adrien then"? Eric asked, as he turned to face the blond boy. "Yeah that's me, and sorry I took your seat I'll move". Adrien said, as he started to get up. "Um it's ok don't worry about it I'll just sit by Nathaniel". Eric replied with an awkward tone to his voice. "You're sure I don't want to damage anything else". Adrien replied with a sigh. "You're not damaging anything really it's fine; Nino is a great person to talk to Adrien". Eric said with a smile, as he walked up to the back of the classroom. "I told you Eric wouldn't have an issue with you sitting here". Nino said. "Yeah it's just I'm new to this whole school thing". Adrien replied with a blush on his face. "Don't worry Eric and I will teach you the ropes". Nino said with a smile. "Do you think he could help me with Marinette"? Adrien asked. "Yeah dude they have been like best friends since they were like five years old". Nino replied; while waving his hand in reassurance. Class started up, and Adrien yelled out his name when it was roll call. When it got to Ivan's turn the door burst open. Ivan got akumatizes again, but this time his target was Mylene. "Mylene we're going to be together forever". Stoneheart said; while picking her up. "Ivan put me down". Mylene yelled. "I'm not Ivan anymore I'm Stoneheart". Stoneheart replied, as he put Mylene over his shoulder. "Daddy the monster's back". Chloe into her phone said with fear in her voice. "Your coming with me too you little monster". Stoneheart said, as he picked up Chloe, and jumped out the window. "Girl are you coming with me"? Alya asked Marinette. "Sorry, but I'm staying here to hide". Marinette replied. "Suit yourself". Alya said, as she dashed out the door. In the boys locker room Adrien opens up his locker, and Plagg flies out of his shirt. "It's my first day, and I don't even make it past roll call". Adrien said with a sigh. "We'll look on the bright side, you get the rest of the day off". Plagg replied while laying down on Adrien's bag. "Nope we have homework to do; Plagg claws out"! Adrien yelled, as Plagg got sucked into the ring, and transformed. Chat Noir gets onto the roof to see Stoneheart walking with Mylene, and Chloe in his arms. "I can call my daddy, and he will bring the police, the army, and the calvary". Chloe yelled at Stoneheart. "Don't forget the superhero". Chat Noir said, as he hit Stoneheart on the head with his staff. Stoneheart started to glow green, and he grew bigger. "Oh yeah forget you could do that". Chat Noir said. "You wanted the cavalry well here it is". Stoneheart said, as the stone golems start to swarm around him. "Where are you Ladybug"? Chat Noir asked himself, had he started to chase down Stoneheart. "Tikki, are you sure I can do this"? Eric asked, panicked. "Of course you can, you're the chosen one". Tikki replied. "Ok, but now Stoneheart has a whole army of rock golems". Eric stated, while grabbing his checks. "Eric, take some deep breath's ok; just follow me". Tikki replied, as she started to take slow deep breaths. Eric copied her, and soon started to feel a little less panicked. "Thanks Tikki". Eric said with a smile of relief. "Don't mention it, but now you need to help Chat Noir". Tikki replied, as Eric nodded. "Tikki spots on"! Eric yelled, as Tikki got sucked into the earrings and transformed. Ladybug got to the roof of the school, and whipped his yo-yo to get to Chat Noir. Ladybug heard a scream of fear, and rushed towards it to see Alya trapped behind a car. "Alya"! Ladybug yelled; has he threw his yo-yo around a lamp post and the car to get her out. Alya fell to the ground, and got up with a groan. "Ladybug you saved me"! Alya yelled with excitement in her voice. "You need to get out of here, and somewhere safe". Ladybug replied; he noticed Cat's staff and kicked it up with his foot. Ladybug through his yo-yo at lamp post, and dash towards Chat Noir. "Chat Noir, extend it"! Ladybug yelled, as he threw the staff. Chat grabbed it, and extended it falling towards the ground. Ladybug warped his yo-yo around Chat's foot, and pulled him up to the lamp post he was sitting on. "Sorry I was late Chat". Ladybug said with an apologetic smile. "My Lord did I ever tell you that you turn my world upside down"? Chat Noir replied with a wink. "I love your flirtatious banter Chat, but we have a city to save". Ladybug said with a wink, as he jumped off to the rooftops. "Hey wait shouldn't we go after them". Chat asked; as he caught up to Ladybug. "An akuma can multiply the only way to free them would go right to the source". Ladybug replied, as they landed by the Eiffel Tower. "Release my daughter mediately"! The mayor yelled. "You know what you can have her"! Stoneheart yelled, as he threw Chloe. "I promise I'll be nice to everyone, and never complain again-". Chloe pared, but Ladybug caught her. "I never promised". Chloe said as she jumped out of Ladybug's arms. "Um what was that about"? Ladybug asked Chat Noir. "I don't know". Chat replied. "Now we have room to attack fire at will"! A police officer yelled. "Wait don't do that you'll know it will just make it worse"! Ladybug yelled. "Unlike you I have a plan to let the pros handle this you already failed once". The officer replied. "He's right if I would have just remembered to capture the akuma this wouldn't be happening". Ladybug said; while looking down at the ground in shame. "It was our first time, and without you she wouldn't be here right now, so we're going to prove them wrong". Chat Noir replied with a smile. "Thanks Chat". Ladybug replied. Stoneheart started to make sounds of discomfort, and fell to the ground. He threw up purple butterflies, and they formed a face. "People of Paris I am Hawk Moth". Hawk Moth said in a dark tone. "Hawk Moth"? Ladybug and Chat Noir asked in confusion. "Ladybug, Chat Noir stop terrorizing these innocent people, and give me the ladybug earrings and the ring of the black cat"! Hawk Moth said. "Nice try Hawk Moth, but let's not change the roles here if you haven't akumatizes Ivan none of this would be happening. Now Chat Noir and I will find you, and we'll take back your Miraculous"! Ladybug yelled. Ladybug unleashed his yo-yo at the base of the tower, and jumped up. "Time to de-evilise"! Ladybug yelled, has he through his yo-yo to the face of Hawk Moth. Hawk Moth yelled, as Ladybug capture the akumas making his face. Ladybug landed on the beam of the tower, and smiled. "Let me make this promise to you whenever someone's out to harm you Ladybug and Chat Noir will be there to help you"! Ladybug yelled, as he opened up his yo-yo, and a swarm of white butterflies flew out. "Whoever's behind that mask I love that boy". Chat Noir said with a dreamy look in his eyes. "Chat stop daydreaming, and help me out please". Ladybug yelled, as Chat Noir broke out of his thoughts, and jumped to Ladybug. "You never take Mylene from me; come to me my stone beings"! Stoneheart yelled, as he started to climb by the Eiffel Tower". "We need a plan, but how are we going to save Mylene without attacking Stoneheart"? Chat asked. "We knew he's in love with her; wait that's it"! Ladybug replied; while hitting his hand. "Wait what you want us to make them kiss"? Chat Noir asked in surprise. "Hehe now you're getting Chat". Ladybug replied; as he threw his yo-yo at the tower to chase after Stoneheart. "Hey wait up". Chat yelled, has he extended his staff, so he could catch up to you Ladybug. Once they reached the top of the tower the two heard Mylene scream. "Help I'm afraid of heights"! Mylene yelled. "Don't worry we're going to help you". Ladybug yelled. "How are we going to bring them closer than they already are"? Chat asked, as he used the structure of the tower to flip out of harm's way. "By using our powers; Lucky Charm"! Ladybug yelled; as he threw his yo-yo up in the air. Ladybug's surrounded by the yo-yo has a parachute appeared. "What I am supposed to do with this"? Ladybug asked, as he caught the parachute. Ladybug put the parachute on his back, and unleashed his yo-yo around the tower and Stoneheart. "Chat get ready"! Ladybug yelled, as he pulled up with all his might. The force made Stoneheart and Mylene kiss, and Stoneheart let go of Mylene. Mylene started to fall, but grabbed onto Stoneheart. Chat Noir jumped off the tower, and unleashed his staff. "Batter up"! Chat yelled, has he swing at the purple paper. "Home run"! Ladybug said, as he warped the paper around his yo-yo to break it. The paper broke in a purple mist, and a purple butterfly flew out. "No more evil doing for you little akuma time to de-evillise"! Ladybug said, but saw that Ivan, and Mylene were starting to fall. "Chat Noir you got Ivan"! Ladybug yelled; as he jumped off the tower to get Mylene. "Cataclysm"! Chat Noir yelled; as black energy surrounded his right hand. Chat jumped off his staff, and touched the side of the Eiffel Tower. A part of the tower turned to rust, and Chat pulled a strip of it, and ran on it to catch Ivan. Ladybug warped his arms around Mylene, and saw the akuma. "Not this time little akuma". Ladybug said, as he threw his yo-yo at the akuma, and pulled it back to him. Ladybug pulled the string of the parachute, and the two slowly dissented back to the ground. "Bye bye little butterfly". Ladybug said, as he pressed a button on his yo-yo to release the butterfly. "Miraculous Ladybug"! Ladybug yelled, as he threw the parachute up in the air. Ladybug started to swarm the city fixing all the damage to the city. "Wow it's so pretty". Chat Noir said with Ivan around his shoulders. "Hehe yeah it sure is". Ladybug replied with a small smile that made Chat go a little pink. "Sorry about this Mylene". Ivan said with a blush on his face. "Hehe it's alright Ivan". Mylene replied with a soft smile. "Here how about you show Mylene your lyrics Ivan''. Ladybug said, while showing Ivan the piece of paper. Ivan took it out of Ladybug's hands, and gave it to Mylene. "Wow these are so hard to hear when you scream; um I mean when you sing". Mylene said with an awkward smile. "I know I scared you sorry I'll be gentle". Ivan replied. Mylene gave him a big hug, and Ivan went pink. "Oh those two are so made for each other". Ladybug said with a smile. "Just like us". Chat Noir replied, as he kissed his hand. Ladybug checks turned a little pink, and pulled his hand away. "Looks like your ring is beeping Chat see you later Kitty". Ladybug said; he threw his yo-yo at the base of the Eiffel Tower, and pulled up to go back to College Françoise Dupont. "See you later My lord". Chat Noir said, as he ran off. "Right when I made it to the Eiffel Tower the fight was already over". Alya said with a sigh. "I'm sure you'll get your scoop next time". Marinette replied with a smile. "I've got an even better idea; how about an exclusive interview with Ladybug"! Alya said with a big smile. "Ooo sounds extremely exciting". Eric replied with a smile. "And, don't forget I'm going to un-mask Ladybug". Alya said with excitement. "Yeah good luck with that". Eric whispered to Tikki with a wink. As the three entered the school a gray car pulled up, and parked. "Adrien, take a good look at that school you'll never see it again". Gabriel said. "But, father". Adrien pleated. "Without your bodyguard; Natalie has changed your schedule so you still do fencing, modeling, and Chinese lessons". Gabriel said. "Thank you Natalie, and thank you father". Adrien replied as he got out of the car with a smile on his face. When he entered the classroom he noticed Marinette giving him a glare. He sat down next to Nino, and sighed. "You know if you want to make friends why don't you explain to Marinette about the gum". Nino sated. "I'm still new to this friend's thing; how do I make this work"? Adrien asked. "Just be yourself dude". Nino replied; while giving him a fist bump. The school day ended, and earlier in the day it started to rain. Adrien walked out the door, and didn't see his car let. "Didn't you say you wanted to look for Marinette"? Plagg asked. "Yeah, but she's probably home by now". Adrien replied with a sigh. He really hoped he could befriend Marinette, and explain what happened with the gum. Plagg's ears twitched, and saw Eric toning his ukulele on the steps of the school under a tree, so he wouldn't get wet from the rain. "Isn't he that kid that Nino wanted you to talk to"? Plagg asked. "You mean Eric yeah he did, and I can do it while I wait for my ride". Adrien replied; has he pulled open his black umbrella to walk over to Eric. Adrien was about to say hi to Eric but he saw Eric's fingers start to shrum his ukulele. "This is my escape, I'm running through this world And I'm not looking back 'Cause I know I can go where no one's ever gone And I'm not looking back". Eric sang with a small smile on his face. "But how will I know when I get there? And how will I know when to leave? We've all gotta start from somewhere, and it's right there for me The possibilities are never-ending". Eric sang; as he moved his fingers along the ukulele. "Wow he can really sing". Adrien said; as his check started to go pink. "Are you blushing"? Plagg asked with a smug tone to his voice. "No I'm not Plagg"! Adrien replied; while giving his kwami a glare. "I see it, I see it, and now it's all within my reach Endless possibility I see it, I see it now; it's always been inside of me And now I feel so free, endless possibilities"! Eric sang with a happy tone to his voice. "Oh yeah Adrien, how long have you been standing there"? Eric asked with a blush on his checks. "Umm not that long; do you mind if I sit next to you"? Adrien asked with a smile. Eric nodded, and Adrien sat next to him in the steps. "Your voice is really pretty Eric". Adrien said, while giving Eric a small smile. Eric blushed at the complement, and smiled softly. Adrien realized what he said, and covered his mouth. "Sorry that came out wrong". Adrien said; while rubbing the back of his neck. "Don't worry about it, I thought it was sweet". Eric replied. "I'm just not used to this whole meeting new people thing, and trying to become friends". Adrien said with a blush on his face. "Yeah Nino told me a little about that, and I'm in the same boat a little bit". Eric replied with a smile. "What do you mean by that"? Adrien asked. "Well I have a hard time getting to know people, because I get too shy and shut down". Eric replied, as he looked down at the ground. "I don't know how to say this properly, but can we become friends"? Adrien asked with a smile. "Hehe of course; if you're going to hang out with Nino I'm going to have to get used to you eventually". Eric replied with a laugh. "You mean it"? Adrien asked with a hopeful look in his eyes. "Of course I do". Eric replied with a soft smile. The two boys jumped when they heard a car horn, and Adrien sighed. "Looks like I got to go see you later Eric”. Adrien said; has he got up from the steps. "I'll see you later Adr-ien". Eric replied with a light wave, and a blush on his checks. "You just started school, and we already have two love birds". Plagg said with a smug tone to his voice. "It's not like that Plagg he's just a friend; a friend". Adrien replied as he looked behind him, and gave Eric a soft look. "Tikki, he thinks my voice is pretty". Eric said in a soft voice. "Yes he did, and I'm sensing something between the two of you"? Tikki asked with a small smile. "Hehe who knows Tikki; we should probably start handing it home". Eric replied; has he got up off the steps. Tikki flew into his ukulele case, and Eric started to walk back to his apartment. "Looks like you made the right choice Master". A little green turtle said. "Those two are made for each other". The guy in the red hawaiian shirt replied; has he started to walk away from College Françoise Dupont.