Things Get Real
Ladybug (Ladybug finishing her transformation)
Cat Noir (Cat Noir finishing his transformation)
Crystal Cygne (Crystal Cygne finishing her transformation)
Cottontail (Cottontail finishing her transformation)
We've been preparing (Ladybug, Cat Noir, Crystal Cygne and Cottontail on patrol)
Sharing (Elisa helping Sakura with her Footloose lines)
Training (Luka and Elisa meditating together, holding hands)
Studying A to Z (Elisa raising her hand in class)
Bonding (Elisa and Sakura hugging)
Battling (Cat Noir destroying Captain Hardrock's ship with Cataclysm)
Laughing (Elisa laughing at Nathaniel's drawing of Hawk Moth's defeat)
Gettin' crazy, you and me (Luka kissing Elisa)
'Cause it's coming soon (The window in Hawk Moth's lair opening)
When we all meet our destiny (Luka and Elisa standing under the moonlight in each other's arms)
Under the Parisian moon (Ladybug, Cat Noir, Crystal Cygne and Cottontail stand side by side, now joined by Rena Rouge, Carapace and Queen Bee)
Miraculous!
Elisa
When I arrived home, I saw the moving van parked in front of the flower shop. I smiled and entered.
"Mom! Dad! I'm home!"
Mom ran downstairs to hug me. "How was school, sweetie?"
"School was great! I made a few friends today. Also, Luka goes there..."
Mom wiggled her eyebrows. "Oh, really? Did he hold your hand?"
"Yeah."
"Awww..." Mom squealed.
"He also..." I sighed. "Kissed my cheek."
A huge grin morphed on Mom's face. "Did he really?! That's so sweet! I'm certain he has feelings for you. Oh, and the movers are almost done moving everything into the house. Your furniture is upstairs in your room, and the only thing left to do is unpack all the boxes."
"Ok, thanks, Mom! Where's Dad?"
"He's dealing with a customer in the shop. It's best not to interrupt him. Why don't you go upstairs and play on your flute?"
"I have to call Sakura!"
I ran upstairs and logged onto my laptop before giving Sakura a FaceTime call. Her face appeared on the laptop screen.
"Hey, Elisa! How was your first day at your new school?" Sakura smiled at me.
"School was great! I made several new friends, like Marinette Dupain-Cheng, Adrien Agreste, Alya Césaire, Juleka Couffaine, and several others."
"Did you catch the attention of a guy?"
"Uh... Yeah. Juleka's big brother Luka." I blushed, remembering the sensation of his lips on my cheek. "He's a musician just like me! He plays the electric guitar."
"Daaaayum, girl!" Sakura squealed. "I haven't gotten anyone's attention yet."
"Hey, you'll find someone soon." I comforted my best friend.
Sakura sighed. "I hope..."
"So... How is it back in Moscow?"
"Everyone in school is upset. They've been saying things like 'Elisa is gone!', 'She moved to Paris?!' and 'We miss our girl!'."
"Awww... I miss them too. Please tell them that."
Sakura winked. "Don't worry, Elisa. I will." She then saw the Swan Miraculous around my neck. "Elisa, where did you get that?"
I hated lying to my best friend. But I needed to keep my double life a secret. "I got it at the store."
"It's pretty. I wish I had something like that."
"I understand, Sakura."
I then heard a knock on the door. "Elisa, dinner's ready!"
"Coming, Dad! My father's calling me for dinner. I have to go. Talk to you later!"
"You too, Elisa."
Sakura logged off FaceTime. I followed suit before heading downstairs for dinner.
Seymour
A busy day had gone by, and we made quite a bit of money from the flower sales.
Audrey came into the shop. "I have dinner ready. Could you go upstairs and call Elisa down?"
"Sure." I replied. I headed upstairs to my daughter's room, thinking back to the Audrey 2 incident 17 years ago. Imagine the shock when I found out that wretched plant wanted to take over the world!
"Mean Green Mother from Outer Space..." I spat under my breath. I reached the door to Elisa's room and overheard her talking with Sakura on FaceTime.
"Elisa, dinner's ready!" I knocked on the door.
"Coming, Dad!" Elisa's voice came from the other side.
I went downstairs to watch Audrey set the table. I then heard the clicking of heels as Elisa ran down the steps. I rushed to stop her before she got hurt.
"Elisa, what did your mother say about running in heels?" I firmly told her.
"Sorry, Dad." Elisa apologized.
"Sweetie, we don't want you getting hurt." Audrey interjected.
"I understand, Mom." Elisa nodded.
The three of us sat down at the table to eat.
"So, Seymour," Audrey had a goofy grin on her face. "Our daughter snared the attention of a boy!"
I sighed. I knew this day would come. My overprotective father side started to come out.
"Audrey, we're going to lose her!"
"Come, come now, Seymour." Audrey shook her head. "She's at the age to date, and you know that."
"What's this boy's name, Elisa?"
"His name is Luka. He and I have so much in common." Elisa looked dazed, as if she was in a trance. "He's so handsome, he has a nice personality, and don't get me started on his voice. Don't."
Audrey snickered. "I remember how I used to swoon about you, remember that, Seymour?"
I couldn't help but smile at the memory. "Yeah." I then looked at our daughter. "Elisa, should you two start dating, remember this. Don't do anything stupid."
Elisa caught on and groaned. "Daaaaadd!"
Audrey rolled her eyes. "Leave her be. I already had the talk with her."
A few hours later, it was time for bed. Audrey and I kissed Elisa good night before heading to bed.
Elisa
It was a new day, and the weekend had started. Still in my yellow nightdress, I went downstairs to get some apple slices for breakfast. Dad was in the shop selling pink roses, and Mom was waiting for me.
"Good morning, Elisa. Are you going anywhere today?"
I nodded. "Yes, Mom. I'm going over to Luka's place for a class get-together."
"Well then pick a beautiful dress to wear, and please brush your hair!"
After scarfing down my apple slices, I ran upstairs and changed into a pale pink ankle-length dress with sequin patterns. I brushed my hair and teeth before putting on my white heels.
"Ready to go, Suuiren?" I asked my kwami.
"Let's go, Elisa!"
Suuiren flew into my purse before I slung it over my shoulder. I walked downstairs this time.
"Thank you for not running, Elisa. Have fun, sweetie!"
"I will, Mom!" I called as I went out the door.
It only took ten minutes to arrive at Luka and Juleka's houseboat.
"Hey, Elisa!" Juleka greeted me. "You're here!" She looked at my dress and beamed. "Girl, you look beautiful! Just wait until my brother sees you!"
Juleka and Luka's mother, Anarka, helped me into the house. "Oh, just look at you! You're all Luka ever talks about! He's right! You are an angel..."
"Luka!" Anarka hollered. "Elisa's here!"
I heard a door open and close. Luka turned a corner and stopped when he saw me.
"Elisa, I don't know what to say. You look gorgeous. What a beautiful dress... And that blue one on you yesterday was just as beautiful."
"Thanks..."
"Ok, everyone!" Alya shouted at everyone. "It's time for a game of Truth or Dare!"
Luka and I sat down with everyone else as Alya started the game.
"Marinette, truth or dare?"
"Truth." Said Marinette.
Alya smiled. "How long have you liked Adrien?"
Marinette blushed. "Since that day with the umbrella."
"Awww..." Squealed the girls.
Alya looked at her boyfriend. "Nino, truth or dare?"
"Dare." Said Nino.
Alya snickered. "I dare you to act like a monkey for two minutes!"
Nino scratched himself and made monkey noises, causing everyone to laugh.
Alya turned to Nathaniel next. "Nathan, truth or dare?"
"Dare."
"I dare you to draw polka dots on Ivan's arms!"
Nathaniel took out his red and blue markers and drew polka dots on Ivan's arms.
We all couldn't help but laugh at how weird Ivan looked.
"Laugh it up, chumps." Ivan scoffed.
"Juleka, truth or dare?"
"Truth." Juleka answered.
"How younger are you than Luka?"
"Luka is 15, and I'm 13, so we're two years apart in age."
Marinette smirked. "It's your turn, Alya! Truth or dare?"
Alya smirked back. "Dare."
"I dare you to dance the Gangnam Style while making fish faces!"
Everyone burst into hysterical laughter. Juleka put on the music, and Alya did the Gangnam Style while making funny fish faces. When it was over, Alya slapped Marinette's shoulder.
"Very funny, Marinette. Very funny."
"Alya, Rose is next." I pointed out.
"Oh, right. Rose, truth or dare?"
"Truth!" Piped Rose.
"Why did you name the band 'Kitty Section'?"
Rose giggled. "Because..." She then sang the funny song from the music festival about unicorns and fluffy cats.
The girls snickered and the boys, except for Luka, Adrien and Ivan, rolled their eyes.
"All right, Elisa. Truth or dare?"
"Truth." I replied with a gentle smile.
"How long have you been a flutist?"
"Since I was 11." I replied.
"Elisa is one of a kind." Marinette smiled at me. "She's very bright for a flutist her age."
Alya turned to Adrien. "Adrien, truth or dare?"
"Dare." Said Adrien.
"I dare you to talk like a robot for the next minute!"
We all laughed at Adrien's robot voice.
"All right! It's your turn, Luka! Truth or dare?"
We held our breath, waiting for his decision.
"Dare." Luka answered after ten seconds of silence.
Alya squealed. "I have the best idea for this one! I dare you... No, I TRIPLE DOG DARE you..." She pointed at me. "To kiss Elisa!"
"What?!" Luka and I shouted at the same time.
"Sorry, but you can't chicken out." Alya snickered.
Luka and I stood up and walked towards each other. We finally met one another in the middle. Luka smiled down at me warmly, and I returned it.
"Oh, for goodness sake, kiss her!" Juleka yelled.
My pale face was getting redder with every passing second. Luka grabbed me by the waist and pulled me close to him. He started to lean in... He was going to kiss me! I met him halfway, and his lips pressed against mine.
Oh my goodness, he's so warm...
I returned his kiss with equal passion. His strong arms tightened around my waist, holding me like I was going to disappear.
"Yeah, Luka! Get some!" Hollered the boys.
The girls wolf-whistled.
When we finally pulled away, I glared at Marinette and Alya before turning back to Luka, burying my face in his chest.
"Ooh! Look at her! She's flustered!" Rose giggled.
"Shut up..." I groaned. I can't believe Alya had the gall to do this.
An hour later, the get-together was over. I was in Luka's room, looking at a poster of a singer named Jagged Stone. Who was this dude?
I was broken from my thoughts when someone's arms curled around my waist from behind me.
"There you are, Elisa." Luka's deep voice rumbled in my ear. "I was looking for you." He pulled me back into his chest.
"Y-you were?" I said breathlessly. I closed my eyes at the feel of his hands caressing my bare shoulders. What was he doing?!
"Elisa, I want to tell you something."
"Yeah?"
"I know that Alya rushed things with the dare and everything, but when I first saw you, I felt as if my life has changed. And I wonder why I like being with you so much. Over time, I began to feel weird around you, and I knew what it was. I wanted to tell you this at a later time, but the dare happened, and... well... I always wonder why your voice is so beautiful, why you came to Paris at a time like this. Why you look radiant every single day..." He tightened his arms around me. "Why would the only girl I'd ever hold in my arms be you?"
"Because..." I could barely speak. "I guess it's the way you feel."
"I'm trying to give you hints, Elisa."
"Wait..." I gasped. "Are you saying...?"
Luka turned me to face him, but kept me in his arms. He smiled down at me lovingly. "It's exactly what I'm saying. Elisa, I love you."
I started to cry, but Luka wiped a tear from my cheek. He cupped my face with one hand, caressing it with his thumb.
He then leaned down and kissed me. Oh my, his lips are so soft and warm... This wasn't anything forced by a dare. It was real. My legs gave out, and I nearly collapsed, but Luka caught me and held me tightly to his chest. Our bodies fit together like two pieces of a puzzle.
We eventually separated for breath. I laid my head down on his chest as he ran his fingers through my platinum blonde hair. I could hear his racing heartbeat. I'm sure my heart was beating just as fast.
"I love you too, Luka..."
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