By the time you arrive at the scene, everything's a mess and there's a giant monkey on the lose.

Make that a gorilla. And a huge one.

A wave of shock electrocutes your body when the rampaging homosapien begins crawling up a building.

You're almost hesitant to take a step forward. Almost.

"Well, who do we have here." A slither of tone travels down your eardrums.

Next thing you know, a blond in a black suit lands on his feet beside you, followed by the one and only ladybug.

The tension in your muscles eases knowing it's just them. You were ready to start throwing punches.

But holy crap.

"Now's really not the time, Chat." Ladybug's swinging her yoyo as she keeps her gaze towards the havoc happening.

In return, her black clad partner leans against his pole with his attention fixated on you.

"I'm just introducing myself. I'm Chat Noir by the way."

You've only ever heard of the fantastic duo
but who'd have thought he had mesmerizing emerald eyes? The sight squeezes all the air out of your lungs. "I'm....ecstatic."

You can't believe this.

The real Chat Noir and Ladybug. In the flesh.

Is this a dream? It has to be a dream. Just to make sure though, you give yourself a pinch only to flinch from the pain.

No.

This isn't a dream.

Chat tilts his head to the side in confusion before letting out a chuckle.

Then you realize what you did wrong. "Wait no. I mean. My name is Balein."

"Balein uh? That-"

A loud crash cuts through.

Ladybug intercepts easily when a car gets thrown to the side. "I hate to cut your introduction short, but need I remind you there's an akumatized villain on the lose."

"Oh right." Grabbing his pole, Chat taps it on the ground and it extends in length. "Are you ready to swim into action partner?"

You don't fail to miss the pun. "Ready as I'll ever be."

-

Life in New York wasn't always a peaceful place until you and your partners came around.

It's been a year since you became the holder of the whale miraculous and havoc basically followed wherever you went.

Who'd have thought? Someone as clumsy as you responsible for the safety of others.

-

"Pound it."

Back from where you're from, you had something similar to an akuma.

So this isn't a new experience.

Turns out, Gorizilla's a bodyguard of a famous model here in Paris.

You failed to get some information about the boy though.

Maybe Mari knows.

You stick a mental note to ask her when you find her.

Speaking of which: you hope she's safe.

"Awsome work there Baleine."

"I agree with Chat on that one. We make quite a great team." Ladybug extends a hand for a shake. "Balein was it? I don't think I've properly introduced myself. I'm Ladybug. Nice to meet you."

You nod your head, returning the shake.

"So I guess you're new around here?"

"You could say that."

Her earrings start beeping. "That's my cue. Gotto run. See you next time, Baleine."

You wave your fingers beside your head, about to leap away when Chat stands in front of you.

"I'm assuming this won't be the last time we partner up?"

"Definitely."

He smiles. "Until next time then."

You nod your head and leap off.

They're not that bad of a team.

Although you've noticed Chat throwing unnecessary puns and basically annoying Ladybug every chances he get, they manage to get the job done.

You land behind a secluded building just a mile away from the park.

After making sure no one's around, you close your eyes and mutter.

"Bada, Fins Off."

"Well, that wa fun." He mumbles.

You hand your exhausted kwami a snack and gently return him inside your sling bag.

Instead of going to the park, you make a beeline to where Mari's friends have run off to take cover.

However, as you race for the door, you end up colliding with someone causing the both of you to fall to the floor.

Ugh.

"I'm so sorry." They squeak. "I should have looked where I was goin- Y/n?"

You flutter your eyes to see Marinette.

"What. How. Whe-"

Guess this's one way to meet up with an old relative. "Long story actually. But we arrived three days ago-"

She cuts you off with a hug, to which to don't hesitate to return.

"I can't believe you're really here. How long are you staying? Why didn't you say anything?"

You rub the back of your neck. "Um.. Forever I guess? And Aunt Sabine knows though. "

"Mom knew you were coming all along and didn't say anything?"

"Hey girl." Someone utters when the door opens. A brown girl with glasses wearing an orange themed shirt. "Where have you been?"

"I um." Marinette let's out a laugh. "After you guys left, I was stuck but Ladybug found me. Oh, and guys. I'd like you to meet my cousin. Y/n. Y/n, this Alya, Juleka and Rose.

With a grin, you awkwardly wave your hand. "Hi."

Juleka's the tall girl with purple hair and Rose's the blond one.

"Hey. We were just about to head to my place. Wanna hang?"

"I um. I'd love to but my mom's waiting for me back at Aunt Sabine's place. I just stopped by to say hi."

"Well, in that case. Next time?" Alya's smile remains prominent.

"Definitely."

After a few waves and goodbyes, you head back to the bakery just as your mother steps out the door.