#ml what if

[gale-gentlepenguin]

ML What if

(What if it was Adrien that confronted Monarch not Marinette?)

-Marinette had learned the secret, but unlike in canon, the nightmares were far too much for her.

-as for Adrien, having been exposed to the nightmare longer. He realized he couldn’t just sit around. He needed to get home. He needed to talk with his father.

-thanks to Plagg’s meddling. He managed to get out of his room. Transform and escape.

-Marinette realized she couldn’t deal with the nightmares, but someone needed to go. She told Tikki to find Chat noir.

-With Adrien missing, Gabriel delayed his plan. He wanted to ensure Adrien was secure before phase two.

-Chat noir made it to Paris. He needed to confront his father.

-but part of him figured it would be best to sneak in.

-The event of Nathalie trying to stop Gabriel happened the same, but Adrien saw it was Monarch, and was shocked at the reveal.

-After he left he went to Nathalie. Who told Chat noir about the video.

-Chat noir detransformed, showing Nathalie his face.

-Nathalie cried, apologizing to him… but told him not to tell his father. He will use his power over him to get his ring.

-“Power? What power?”

-Nathalie collapsed (presumably dead.)

-Adrien took the phone and watched the video. He learned the truth.

-Gabriel realized he couldn’t delay any longer. He went to phase two. The Miraculized start honing in.

-Adrien told Plagg he knew what he needed to do.

-He transformed.

-He left a message for ladybug. But he didn’t realize Ladybug had sent Tikki to find a replacement.

-Alya declined Tikki like she did Plagg in canon.

-When the Miraculized arrived, Tikki found the portal and found Adrien.

-Adrien ending up detransformed in the kitchen. Holding his arm in pain.

-Monarch had found chat noir, hiding in the sink.

-He was shocked, finding out his own son was chat noir, only to laugh.

-“At least this makes it easier. Adrien, as your father I order you to hand over the miraculous.”

-Adrien stood up.

-“Tikki, Plagg, Unify.”

-“What!”

-Punch! Monarch went flying back.

-“Adrien! How are you defying me!?”

-“Noir Bug. And I’m not letting you hurt anyone else!”

[generalluxun]

Be Careful What you Wish for- A Season 6 Miraculous ficlet

Chloé bit her lip to keep from panting. The climb had been excruciating. Any number of tools would have made it easier. Sabrina was the one who normally thought of these things.  Now it was just Chloé on her own, and she was way out of practice with thinking. Climbing though, climbing she could do. Spite helped too. Banished to London for a summer! The last words of that Dupain-Cheng still echoed in her head. Ridiculous am I? I’ll show you ridiculous.

This is how Chloé ended up dressed all in black and perched atop the Dupain-Cheng bakery. The trapdoor down was unlocked, which was good, because she’d forgotten the prybar back home. She lifted the door slowly and listened… silence.  Chloé crept down onto Dupain-Cheng’s bed and- Froze.

“No, I’ve made up my mind. I’m going to tell him. I have to tell him before the school year starts. It’s a new beginning. I’ve got a new recipe baking downstairs for the first day of class. I’m going to do things right this year, from the start,” Marinette’s voice carried more than the usual agitation.

“But Marinette,” a high pitched voice answered back, “What good would it do? He seems happy the way things are. Everyone does!” A series of unidentifiable clicks sounded from below.

Marinette’s reply was quieter, “Happy lies, Tikki? My word as empty as this box is right now? It’s eating me up inside. Will it be easier or harder if it comes out some other way?”

“Who else would know?”

The sound of pacing down below. “It doesn’t make it right Tikki, just because you don’t get caught. Argh. You know what? I’ll practice on Cat Noir! He should know too. I just don’t want him feeling guilty when he hears the full story. I know my partner, he’ll blame himself.”

CAT NOIR?! Chloé bit her knuckle to keep from screaming. The bed shifted just slightly under her. She froze again, dancer's training allowing her to lock every joint in place.

“I don’t know, Marinette. He might ask why you kept the secret, and that might clue him in as to-”

“Marinette!” a deep voice boomed up from below, “Honey, the oven is smoking!”

“Oh no!” Marinette squeaked, “My cookies! C’mon Tikki!”

A thump, a familiar scramble, another thud, and the sound of MArinette’s feet pounding down the steps.

Chloé dared to unfreeze, letting her breath out in a gasp. She clamped her lips shut again and screamed wordlessly into her closed mouth.

DUPAIN-CHENG?! Of ALL people?

A little voice soothed that if it was true then at least Chloé’s life had been upended by someone with superpowers, and that made it a little easier to stomach.  The rest of her sprung into action though, racing down the stairs to Marinette’s room proper. She was doubly bent on revenge now. There had to be somethin-

It would have been so easy to miss. It was just a single line, a crack of color from a drawer left barely ajar. It was Marinette’s tacky sewing chest, but that color… Chloé hooked her finger in the crack and pulled the drawer open slowly. For the second time in as many minutes she nearly swallowed her tongue.

She knew it instantly. She’d held it once before. That gaudy red bulb of a box. The Miracle box. It sat there, solid proof that she hadn’t misunderstood, that Dupain-Cheng hadn’t just gone insane or been playing pretend. This was all real. Chloé lost sense of time. The past year was running itself through her mind, this new reality fitting itself into every interaction. She needed to scream. She needed to scream more than she ever had in her whole life. She couldn’t even begin to guess what she would scream about, or why, but the need was overwhelming.

Another harsh thumping from below cut off the explosion, making her swallow the scream painfully. Footsteps- Dupain-Cheng! Chloé grabbed the box, not even knowing why anymore. She shoved the drawer shut and bolted up to the bed. She almost made it to the trap door.

The creak from below left her poised, one hand on the thin barrier to her escape.

“-hy not?!” Marinette normally reserved that level of anger for her, “It’s over, we beat Monarch. The Butterfly is probably lodged in a filter at the local sewage treatment plant. It’ll end up in a Landfill, which as far as I’m concerned is the best place for it.”

“But Marinette…” Tikki protested.

“No buts, Tikki. I’m making changes aren’t I? Cat Noir can know. It’s time. The two of us can coordinate the team so much better if we aren’t chasing each other’s shadows half the time.”

“Marinette, it’s not over.”

“It is Tikki, we won!” That wasn’t the sound of disagreement, it was the sound of a plea.

“Even if the Ladybug isn’t needed right now, you’ll always be the guardian, Marinette. You can’t let your guard down.”

Marinette let out a growl of frustration, “Gah! Forever? I’m fourteen Tikki! I can’t believe-”

She cut herself off. Chloe could hear her deep inhale and exhale.

“I’m sorry, Tikki. I’m grateful. I’m grateful for your advice. I’m grateful I’ve had the chance to help so many people. I’m grateful for the changes in my life. I’m grateful for all of it. Still, there are times that I just wish…

“I dream of it sometimes, Tikki. Someone comes along. I hand them the box and I say. ‘I’m done. You are the Guardian now. I’m going to go live a normal life with those I love. I wish you luck in your new Guardianship, may it be easier than mine.”

Chloé’s head bounced off Marinette’s wall. The wave of sudden nausea gave her no choice. There was a shout of alarm from below. Chloe threw caution to the wind and scrambled up to the roof, silence be damned.

As the trapdoor slammed shut behind her Dupain-Cheng’s voice carried up, “Help! It’s a giant bug! A Mouse! A Bug-Mouse!”

[tricieslune]

I like to make speculations on what might happen in season 6 just for fun sometimes. Todays what if idea was crazy tho.

Lila/Cerisse is hell-bent on wrecking Marinette’s life, and throughout Season 6 she absolutely nails it. Marinette's world crumbles bit by bit. But then, the finale hits like a freight train—One of Lila's schemes cost Marinette one or both of her parents. The pain is unbearable. Season 7 Marinette? She’s not the same, not even close. She’s hardened, haunted. the sweet girl we knew is barely holding on. She's totally unhinged.

I just had this thought because I was thinking how most of the MC's had lost at least one parent or had parental issues. Marinette was always an exception but like what if ???? I told this to my sister she started bawling.

[gameguy20100]

Imagine this in Kwamis' Choice part 2 (post-reveal):

Marinette: *curious* Plagg, why you gave Black Cat Miraculous to Zoe, instead to Catwalker?

Plagg: *tries to make up some BS excuse*

Adrien: *interrupts Plagg* That's because Catwalker... was also me, but in different costume.

Marinette: *affectionately* Silly Kitty. *kisses Adrien*

Adrien: You're not mad?

Marinette: More laughing at myself. I fell in love with you three times. I'm such a goofball. *Laugh*

Adrien: You're my goofball my lady. I love you.

Marinette: Aww. I love you too.

(Make out session.)

[buggachat]

she has no idea what just happened but she convinces herself it was the cruelest and most sadistic intentional prank anyone has ever pulled on her

[mennany]

Tiny god of destruction gives his ward questionable dating advice

[marimbles]

kiss kiss fall in love

[anna-scribbles]

emma dupain cheng on the brain😽🎀

more:

[sleepysebris]

:) 🖤

@mlsecretsanta gift for @thequeenofspace! happy belated holidays and apologies for the delay, had a serious family emergency followed by sickness! I had so much fun making this though, was so excited to finally draw these two 🖤 hope you enjoy!!!

[backtoaugust-ts]

I have realized that the perfect form of media must have a delicate balance between absolutely heart wrenching pure emotional devastation and the most ridiculous nonsense you have ever seen in your whole life

[hamsternamedmarinette]

Every day i'm shuffilin

[gale-gentlepenguin]

ML what if:

(What if Marinette did get the butterfly miraculous during the London special?)

-So unfortunately the events that led up to Marinette getting pulled in by Bunnyx and becoming Chronobug happened.

-But as they are looking through time, Chronobug points out that if they get the butterfly miraculous. Then none of this shenanigans will happen. And it is a guaranteed stop to this mysterious person.

-Bunnyx points out that it could work but it could mess with the time stream.

-Which Chronobug does understand. But unlike in canon. Chronobug points out that this would also mean that they could prevent a lot of pain in the future.

-Bunnyx, being the present one and not having the knowledge of her future self can’t really argue.

-“But wait, won’t that mean I might not ever find out about Time Tagger? Or what about when Monarch messes with the past?”

-Chronobug points out that she remembers those days and will ensure bunnyx keeps her miraculous just in case those events happen.

-With her employment secure, bunnyx relents.

-Chronobug snatches the butterfly miraculous. She gets back into the burrow.

-This results in all of the portals coming back

-Bunnyx comments that when does she want her to get this miraculous back.

-In order to not mess with time too much. She tells bunnyx to give it to her the night she’s supposed to go to bed. (Right when she was snagged.)

-Chronobug casts miraculous healing. Returns her miraculous. And returns. Waking up with the ladybug, cat and butterfly miraculous in her possession.

-Because of this, Ladybug now believes there is no more big threats. And she doesn’t think to spread out the miraculous. But left the rabbit with Bunnyx, just to be safe. Wanted to have her scout to ensure nothing has gone wrong.

-Marinette restores the miraculous and has Plagg return to his holder.

-Plagg asks if this means there will be no more secrets.

-Marinette says she wants to check with Bunnyx first. Wanting to ensure this change doesn’t result in disaster. But she promised when she knows for sure it’s safe. She will tell Adrien, everything.

-But little did Marinette know… there was a bigger monster lurking

[tizzymcwizzy]

well what am i supposed to do now?

[graythegreyt]

A comic based on an interaction me and my twin had!!! ✨✨✨

[gameguy20100]

"But you realise you took away one of the 12 episodes Luka has a point in? 😅"

Yes, I am aware. Honestly, that was whole point why I sended that ask.

So in this hypothetical version of Miraculous Ladybug.

We have

No Luka.

Marinette is a supporting character and everyone's fave.

Who's the lead? Alya? Adrien?

[buggachat]

something so fucked up about Chat Noir’s whole deal is that he is in a lot of ways Adrien playing a character. Like Adrien picked up his miraculous and was told he’d be a superhero so he was like “ok, time to act like a superhero!” and he lets himself have fun w it and play up the role and let loose and kind of just allow himself to be silly and goofy and have fun and for once in his life not care about performing Perfection™.

But. But none of the other characters KNOW THAT. So everyone just sees Chat Noir and is like “look at this guy’s ego. He’s so full of himself. Surely it’d be fair to knock him down a few pegs” without being aware of how few pegs he actually HAS. He’s like the “insecure character who overcompensates in ego” trope except he’s really not doing it unironically, he’s just having a fun LARP pretending to have self worth in his off-hours but nobody else is on the same page about it being a game and he refuses to tell them. He just dramatically pouts about it and lets them laugh and pretends like he’s not internalizing it and it is almost 3 am and my brain forced me to write this instead of sleeping I’m gonna take a melatonin