Chapter 4

Following Lillian

Lillian went to bed early for her as her face was aching. She applied pawpaw and honey ointment to the bruising that was occurring, as she knew from experience that it fastened up the healing of cuts and bruises. She couldn't help but cry over the treatment Sofia had given her and wondered what she had done to earn it. Louis came to say "Good night" to her found her crying, slipped into bed with her and held her saying "Shh, it's ok now. I am here for you." Lillian turned and finished crying into his chest, feeling at least safe and accepted by him.

Lucian came up much later to find Louis holding Lillian and he knew by how he was holding her that she was upset about something, so slipped in the other side hugging her from behind. "What happened?" He asked Louis.

"I was hoping that you could tell me that, as she didn't say."

"I don't really know as I was late, but she had a nasty fall. If it had been anyone else, they would have hit the desk harder and knocked themselves out, but you know how amazing Lillian is."

"She is" agreed Louis.

Lillian woke from them talking and felt pleased that her two favourite men thought she was amazing and wished that they would want her as a girlfriend, she didn't care who, just one would do, she was tired of being treated as you would a sister - she wanted more but was too afraid to ask.

"Sleep you two!" She ordered the pair.

"Ok Lill" they said smiling fondly at the girl and followed her instructions, not moving like they were supposed to. They use to sleep like this alot but when the boys started having wet dreams and Lillian started her courses, they were told that they could no longer sleep together. Last time they had, all of them were severely disciplined.

Macy's view

I watched Lillian walk up the stairs, pain evident in every aspect of her body. To me it looked like she was suffering from bullying having experienced it myself. I spoke to Alya about my suspicions and she checked on her later. When she came out, she just said "Lillian is sleeping with Louis and Lucian again."

I raised a eyebrow and she huffed at me "What? You know those three always use to sleep together particularly if they were scared. She is better with them than chatting to us oldy mouldys."

Adrien and I wash the dishes and clean the kitchen up.

"You know we should have a competition," I say to Adrien.

"Really? What sort?" He asks excitedly.

"Of seeing if we can guess who each other's replacement." I say, I knew anyway who he would pick, but I knew Marinette would not know. I would not say anything until I was sure I knew Marinette would have figured it out.

"Sounds like a plan... Wait do you think Nino and Alya can be in on it?" He asked.

"I do, it will be fun!" I say. Alya joining anything made it at least interesting with all her deductions. Nino was hilarious in his one-shot statements.

"I will tell Alya and you tell Nino. " I say "Girls against boys?"

"Deal!" Adrien agreed "No Luka though!"

"No Luka," I agree with a smile, I figured Luka would figure it out before anyone else anyway by their hearts tune - it was just the way he was.

Following Lillian

In the morning, Lillian found herself squished between the two teenage boys and woke to their morning glories. She blushed remembering the first time it happened and how she freaked out not knowing what the feeling was. Now, although she was used to it, it still caused her to blush as she wondered what her two friends were dreaming of when they started grinding against her. She was disturbed by what that action did so tried and succeeded at waking the pair up.

"Wake up Louis and Lucian!" She squealed.

"Just a few more minutes...Lill" she got from Lucian and a -

"Do I have to?" From Louis.

"Get up now!" she snapped as they hadn't actually stopped what they were doing to her.

Hearing her tone they stopped, woke up properly, and looked at her.

"Wow, Lillian you look like Chat Noir without his ears" Louis said.

Pulling Lillian over so he could see, Lucian then agreed "That's one nasty bruise Lillian, but you look cool." And the pair kiss either side of her face, before getting up.

"We better get ready for school" Lucian said.

Lillian sat up and with a sigh said " Yeah, school...:" without enthusiasm. Although her family were there, they didn't always see the sneaky bullying done by her fellow classmates, well the ones that had come from primary school - if they had seen it they would have stopped it, but they didn't.

Following Lucian

Adrien decided to patrol and observe the children around the place. If he found someone who would help others as he did Mr. Fu all those years ago that that's who he would give his miraculous too. He was sure surprised to see that it was Luka's official son, who fulfilled his criteria. Adrien then called the school, and called Lucian in sick as he whisked him away to train. Lucian was surprised to say the least when Chat Noir picked him up lock, stock and barrel, carrying him to the top of the Eiffel Tower where no-one could over hear their conversation.

"Sorry for catting you away, Lucian," Adrien punned.

"Why did you? By the way it's pawsome up here!" Lucian punned back.

"Well, I have a confession to make," Answered Adrien "It looks like Paris will need the pawsome pawers of My Lady and I again. However, we are too old for this sort of adventure anymore, forcing us to find the next generation of Ladybug and Chat Noirs. I would like you to take over for me. Would you do it?"

Lucian nodded straight away. He didn't even have to think about it. It was totally exhilarating travelling with the superhero and he could only imagine how much more so it would be to do those moves himself.

"Good!" Said Adrien "I was hoping that you would say that! Now there is a few rules you must follow..."

"Rules?" Repeated Lucian

"Yes," said Chat Noir "Rules, and you must agree to them before I hand you my miraculous."

"Ok"

"First rule: - if I ask for the miraculous back, you give it back."

"Fair enough, I can understand that one. I'm guessing that if you ask for it back you would have a good reason."

"I would," Chat agreed "After all I need to train you at least a little to manage these powers, it helps not having to find out the hardway... Secondly, you must keep your identity secret from everyone but me."

"Again this makes sense, but who are you?" Asked Lucian, not recognising his perceived Dad, despite living in a house where he was constantly referred to as "My Kitty" "dumb cat" or "Chat."

Adrien chortled at this "Wow! I forgot how oblivious the mask makes people," Earning him a blank stare, "Never mind Son, let's go home, it will make sense then. And why we go through wheels of Camembert cheese." As he picks up Lucian and poled back home to Marinette's and his room.

Upon arriving in his room, he checked the room and locked the door letting Marinette know to keep away from their room. Which she was happy to do as she left with her choice of Ladybug. Adrien then detransformed and looked at his rather Luka's son.
"DAD!" gasped Lucian "You're the famous superhero Chat Noir?"

"Yes" replied Adrien "And Ladybug is the love of my life as the new one will be yours."

"Are you ever going to introduce me to the kid there?" Asked Plagg butting in.

"Sorry Plagg, I was getting there, I swear!" Apologizes Adrien.
"Right then, Lucian, this is Plagg the cat Miraculous kwami, Plagg this is your new holder Lucian."

"Good to see you again kiddo!" Stated Plagg, "Do you have any cheese on you - specifically Camembert cheese?"

"As a matter of fact I do!" Lucian exclaimed, "I was going to have it for lunch but you can have it."

"You like that smelly cheese?" Asked Adrien crinkling his nose.

"Yes! It's taste's awesome especially with jatz cracker biscuits." Replied Lucian, "Do you like it too Dad?"

"Ah, no, I could never get past the smell," stated Adrien with a disturbed look on his face.

"So, you have never actually tried it?"

"That would be a huge no, kid. He hasn't even tried it once in the entire time of being my holder." Said Plagg sadly, but then added cheerfully, " I can tell we will get along great! We love cheese after all!" Plagg offered up his tiny fist to do a fist bump which Lucian did bump. "Now we're all friends, give him the ring already!" And Adrien did.

"Well, kid," said Plagg who finished eating the cheese and crackers "To transform you say Plagg, claws out."

"That's it?" Queried Lucian, upon receiving a nod from Adrien, said, "Plagg, claws out!"

"Pleased to meet you Dad, I am Hēi Māo."

Adrien chuckled, "Pleasures all mine Hēi."

"So, is it true, Ladybug will be the love of my life?"

Adrien nodded.

"Do you know who it is?"

Adrien laughed "No I am afraid not. My ladybug and I have a guessing game going. I have to guess her Ladybug and she has to guess my Chat."

"Darn, I was hoping for a hint!" Hēi Māo said before saying, "Claws In".

"Me too, son, me too." Agreed Adrien.

"Ah," Plagg said nervously, "There's something else that you should know, Lucian as you are a second-generation kitten of the same family."

"What's that Plagg?" Asked Adrien.

"I feel embarrassed to say this, but Snakes always try to take Ladybugs away from my kittens. It is ok if the kittens have given them a boundary but until that has happened it still might happen," said Plagg visibly upset. "I didn't have to tell Adrien this as he is a first generation kitten, he has almost full control over what the snake can do, but you're different it's different with the second generation..."
(A/N this idea was mine before I read @LiquefiedStars story however, as we are using the same idea I thought I would reference her too as her story was published before mine.)

"I don't get what you are trying to say Plagg," said Adrien, "but we appreciate the warning."

"I have told you now it's up to you to remember Lucian!" The little Kwami said.

"So what now?" Asked Lucian wondering what to do now that awkward advice was done."

"Learn to pole around the city," Adrien said "You've seen it done so off you go! I will open up your window for your return."

Macy's view

I was up early the next day as I knew exactly who I wanted as Ladybug and I did not want to miss her. I baked croissants for everyone. I had decided that Lillian would make an excellent Ladybug, she was kind, caring, creative not to mention sweet, talented and smart. She would often beat Louis in tournaments and he was now Viper. I decided that she fitted the Ladybug character beautifully, especially with her so called clumsy bruising from yesterday, though I wasn't convinced that it was caused by clumsiness.

Lillian was about to leave for school when I called her, and sending the others on. I called Lillian in sick, explaining that Lillian needed a day off from the accident yesterday. Lillian was surprised, her Aunt was up to something, but, she didn't know what. Her Mum just watched Marinette do this and demanded "Spill it girl!"

"First, we go to the sound proof bit of the house," I say as I head down to Luka.

Lillian was about to follow me but her Mum held her back saying "If this is as serious as I think it is, we need to wait for Luka to leave.

"Hey Luka!" I say, as I see him on his bed with his guitar about to play again.

"Hey, whoever you are," he said, as the schwing occurred yet again.

"Well, this is disturbing," I say, indicating the schwing.

"Hmm, I guess, if you want it to be, I personally don't care. Though I would like to know more about you. Can we do that?"

"Sure," I say "My name is Macy."

"Where you from, Macy?" Luka asked, "And how did you end up in Marinette's body?"

"Well, that kind of is hard to explain. In the world I come from, you're a fictional character like in your books or manga shows." I try to explain, "I am a author of fanfiction and somehow end up here with you. From what I can tell - you are following one of my storylines. As to how I got here I do not know. I need to go back before Marinette kills herself as me. As to how I got here, I have no idea, your guess is as good as mine."

"I see, why would Marinette kill herself" he asked curious.

"You see I am in a lot of pain in the real world, I cannot take any pain killers without it killing me or making me exceedingly sick. the only pain killers I can take are natural like ginger or turmeric. As a result, I can only function about 2 to 4 hours in the day, the rest I am bed ridden. It's so tempting to stay as Marinette helping people and not fight with pain or my disability."

"Your melody seems to indicate you like helping people" Luka suggested.

"I do, it's never been possible though. This body seems to indicate that I should be able to do this now though. Anyway, Luka, could you please leave so I can use this basement for a private matter?"

"Sure, on one condition," He said.

"What is that?"

"Spend more time with me, I want to know you for you and not as the person pretending to be Marinette."

"I can do that!" I say smiling.

Luka, put his guitar away, slung it over his shoulder and asked "How long do you need me to go for?"

"The day? I don't know how long I will take with this problem," I say.

"Well, see you tonight Macy" as he left, he turned around and gave me a hug and kiss goodbye.

The hug and kiss melted me. Luka seemed to know this as he smiled and said, "I will go see my sister for the day."

Alya shook her head and came downstairs with Lillian to find me looking ashamed of myself. I could not believe it - I had kissed yet another male not my husband. How was I going to live with myself when I returned? How does one go about this anyway? Is it cheating if the person comes from another world where your husband does not exist? I don't know.

Despite my troubled thoughts Alya did not ask me why Luka was so cheerful when he left. Frankly, I was relieved. Although Alya was great, I did not think anyone could help me with this dilemma.

"Ok girl, so what did you want this room for?" Alya asked as she closed the door behind her.

I sigh and say, "Tikki Spots On!"

Lillian looked at me in surprise "You're Paris' superheroine? Wow, so many things make sense now."

"Lillian, as Ladybug I have a huge favour to ask of you. And Alya don't make this difficult." I commented.

"Wouldn't dream of it, Ladybug," Alya said with a smirk.

"What do you need Ladybug?" Lillian asked.

"I would like you to become the new Ladybug," I say flatly, "I didn't realise it, but after fighting the akuma the other day I realised that I am too old for this. Viperion realised this before me, as he kept his patrols up, and trained a replacement, it was seeing this I realised that I need one too, while I am still young enough to help if you make a mistake. Would you become the new Ladybug?"

"Sure Aunt Marinette!"

 Alya squealed then, with tears in her eyes, exclaiming, "I am so proud! My daughter is the new Ladybug! Come to think of it your just like Marinette."

"Thanks Mum!" Exclaimed Lillian.

"There are a few rules that you must follow." I instruct.

"What are they?"

"First, and most important, if I ask for the miraculous back, you return it back."

Lillian nodded.

"Second you must never reveal your identity to anyone but your mother and I."

Lillian nodded again.

"And thirdly, whoever the new Chat Noir is... he is the love of your life, your partner in everything but you will need to find that out for yourself."

"Does that mean Uncle Adrien is Chat Noir?"

Alya snorted, "I knew that you were smart girl! You figured that out faster than dumb arse over there!"

"HEY!" I object, but Alya was right... It did take a while for Marinette to figure it out.

"Well, how long did it take you to figure out Adrien was Chat?"

"Umm 5 years?"

"Yeah and you told me he slept beside you for probably 6 months before you figured it out too!"

I turned bright red from embarrassment. "Shut up Alya...anyway Tikki spots off," and I remove my earrings and gave them to Annette who placed them on her ears.

"Your turn. Say Tikki spots on," I instruct.

"Tikki, Spots On!" And Lillian transformed.

"Hi Ladybug, I am LadyBird the new Ladybug," said Lillian.

I face palmed myself " I forgot about that, I guess because Viper was basically the same as Viperion..."

Alya suddenly thought of something "Do Carapace and I need to find replacements too?"

I shake my head "No, that job is for Ladybug remember? The only reason Bunnyx and Viperion were different was because of the infinity war."

"Wait, who were you Mum?" Asked LadyBird.

"I am the totally awesome Rena Rouge" said Alya taking a bow.

"Cool, I may just use you if I can't think of anyone." Said her daughter "Tikki, spots off!"

"You know Marinette, err Macy, I think it's a bit rude you not introducing me before teaching her how to use the miraculous." Huffed Tikki, winking at me. I think that was so my real identity is not blown, who knows with kwami's.

"AHHHH!" Lillian screamed as she finally noticed the tiny red and black kwami.

"Oh now that is rude Lillian! I surely am not that scary am I?" Tikki objected.

Alya and I laugh "No Tikki" I say "You're adorable! But you're right I should have introduced you. Lillian meet Tikki Ladybugs kwami and best friend, sorry Alya. Tikki meet your new holder Lillian."

"Hi Tikki!" Greeted Lillian "I am very pleased to meet you."

"And I you" Greeted Tikki back.

"Tikki likes to eat cookies, especially macaroons or chocolate chip cookies." I say handing Tikki a macaroon.

"Is it true that I will have a Chat love me like you?" Asked Lillian hopefully.

Tikki answered for me, "It's true, you will have your own Chat or whatever he calls himself. All Ladybugs do."

"Do you know my Chat?" Lillian asked hopefully.

"No, but my Chat Noir and I have a bet going to figure out who our choices are first..."

"Ooohhh can Nino and I be in on this too?" Alya asked.

"Sure, I guess Luka will want to play too," I say, but then remembered we agreed not to include him, "But it's unfair if he joins in the search".

Alya nodded in agreement then said, "I wonder if Viper will love LadyBird too."

"Aghh!" I groan, "Don't curse the poor boy. I couldn't handle another man suffering like Luka does."

"True" chuckled Alya.

"But Macy," Tikki said "the attraction to a Viperion is stronger the second familial generation. It may happen whether she wants it or not. I hope the cat finds her first to give boundaries like Adrien did Luka, or Lillian may end up with the wrong person."

"Nooo...please don't tell me that! I'm going to worry now!"

After this I got Lillian to practice handling her yo-yo and taught her a few tricks that I had learnt in my first akuma fight before sending her off to practice travel by yo-yo.

Following Lillian

While LadyBird and Hēi Māo were practising their travelling, they ran into each other.

"Hi, I am LadyBird," Lillian introduced herself.

"I'm meet you please," stuttered out Lucian "name Hēi Māo is."

"I'm pleased to meet you too kitty," smiled Lillian and silence fell as both wanted to ask the other if they had been told about the romance side but were too afraid and awkward too. Eventually Lillian said "Nice meeting you kitty, but I have to go. See you next time yeah?"

The kitty just nodded, struck by her beauty and surprising confidence with the awkward situation. He sat there dreaming for a bit before heading home to his room. Lillian transformed near her home, making sure that there was no-one around and walked home. Marinette later told her where the key was so she could sneak in, and also suggested keeping her balcony door unlocked.

Macy's view

While Lillian was away Alya and I went to the kitchen to cook until she returned.

"Did you have a good time?" I ask, as she looked flushed like she had met a Chat Noir of her own.

Lillian gave a dreamy smile, "Yes, I did, thank you!"

Alya, noticing her spacey smile, quizzed, "Meet someone huh?"

"Yes Maman," Lillian said before she disappeared to her room.

Alya and I looked at each other and chuckled...yep, another lovestruck ladybug, um bird in the works. Adrien came in following Lucian, and totally distracted Alya and I by kissing me with passion, making everyone in the kitchen uncomfortable. I was not particularly bothered by it that time, I wondered if it's because of all the other things we had been up to. I still was not sure what I did with Adrien was appropriate.

It turned out that every Monday, an or several akuma's would happen. If there were several in a row, or the akumatised victims were too difficult in that time, Adrien, Luka and I would step in. At some point Alya interviewed Viperion, Chat Noir and Ladybug and they introduced the new heroes of Paris Viper, Hēi Māo, and LadyBird. The Avengers were also let known that there were new heroes taking over the existing role. They decided that any Ladybug, Chat Noir, Viperion or Bunnyx would access the same account but they had to clarify who was using the account by miraculous. That is if they were wearing the miraculous, they had access to everything, if they weren't, they didn't. Except the health plan that continued, but the authorisation came from the holder.

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