Miraculous Ladybug – Akumatized!

The nest day, Marinette arrived at school early, which surprised everyone, mainly Alya.

A: Girl, are you okay? (concerned face)

M: I'm fine.

That was all that she said, and Alya became more worried about her. Where was her bubbly attitude? Without her happiness, the classroom seemed a bit dull. More people were arriving, including Adrien.

By this time, Alya would have thought Marinette was about to have her daily panic attack, but she just sat there, contemplating. When the two best friends sat down in their chairs in front of them, Marinette didn't even stare at Adrien.

Alya raised an eyebrow and leaned over to talk to her boyfriend.

A: Have you been noticing something different about Marinette?

N: Yeah...she isn't that cheery anymore. What happened to her?

A: I dunno, she's suddenly become so conservative and less talkative. I'll talk to her later.

As the class progressed, even Chloe couldn't find something mean to say about Marinette. She hadn't done anything except take notes. Even Chloe had noticed.

The bell rang for lunch, and they scurried out joyfully. By then, Alya would have heard her shout in glee, but nothing happened. She just ambled out peacefully, having the smallest of smiles on her face. Alya pulled her aside to talk.

A: What's gotten into you? Where's your happy attitude?

M: Nothing (peacefully)

A: No, there is something. You haven't been saying much, or staring at Adrien. Now that is weird.

M: I'm totally fine. Just thinking.

A: About what?!

M: Things.

With that, Marinette gave a wave and headed to the bakery, her home. Alya was left there, standing in utter confusion. Nino looked equally concerned, and had joined Alya's side. Adrien did notice something weird about his friend. Maybe it's just the Fashion Show she's entering. He shrugged it off. At the bakery, Marinette took a few cookies and her lunch up to her room, the only thing she's said to her parents was 'Thank you'. Her parents would have expected a recap of her morning, but she had just smiled, and went up to her room.

The couple looked at each other, reading each other's mind. They wondered what was up, but decided to give her personal space.

After lunch, she went back to school, but was still in her conservative state. Alya didn't say a word, just thinking about what could have happened to her bestie.

At home, she looked at her designs. They were so intricate. Too intricate for her likings now. She rubbed it out, and started working on a new design. When they were done, she posted them to Gabriel Agreste's headquarters. Then she left. …...

For the next week, Marinette adapted to her newfound attitude, patiently waiting for the day the Fashion Show would be hosted. Then the day came.

Really sorry for such a small update. I had NAPLAN this week, but I will post more within the next week. Thanks for your patience!