I'm baaaaaccckkkk! Hey readers!

I know I said I might not write for a while. And I did... not write for a while. I updated the previous stories in the Miraculous series (Revelation, The Kwami Code, and Moments); I felt like they needed a refresh/ polishing up since they were my first stories for MLB.

DISCLAIMER: If you have not read the previous 3 stories in the Miraculous series, it is doubtful this story will make much sense. It's actually been kicking around in my head since the first series was written. I just had no direction to take it in. Now with more details from S2 I can work with, maybe we can actually finish this Tale. It actually had a GREAT redemption arc for Chloe that I wasn't feeling until Zombizou came out; then I wish I hadn't deleted it! :( If I can remember most of the details and it fits the new narrative, I'll try to bring it back.

Well, without further adieu, here is the first chapter of Miraculous: Tales!

"Curse you, Ladybug and Chat Noir! No matter what I do, it appears that you always win! Perhaps I should take a page out of your book. Perhaps it's time to find a partner…"

xXx

Dear Diary,

I can't believe how fast the summer has flown by. There's been so much going on, I just haven't had time to write!

First off, I'm happy to announce that Adrien and I are still together. It's everything I've dreamed and more! Now that we know each other's secret identity, our crime fighting has drastically improved. It's almost like we know what the other is thinking… We're still keeping our relationship on the down low except for our families and close friends. We told Nino and Alya pretty early on since we knew we wouldn't be able to hide it from them.

Now that we're more in sync, Master Fu has suggested we take the summer and improve our fighting techniques. Meaning: we actually train now. Adrien and I have taken up kickboxing and yoga. Nino and Alya decided to join us. She thought it would be a cute "couples' thing". Adrien and Nino have developed a knack for the kickboxing while Alya and I lean more towards yoga.

I think I've freaked Alya out a little. During one of our stretching periods, I may have done a perfect split without breaking a sweat. She wouldn't stop staring at me with her mouth open. Something's been up with her lately… We'll still talk, but things have been weird since the beginning of summer. Alya didn't even post about the biggest scoop to hit Paris: Ladybug and Chat Noir appear to be an item now ;)

Well, I've got to sign off for now. Mom's taking me back to school shopping and we're picking up Adrien on the way!

TTYL, Marinette

Flashback to the beginning of Summer, Alya's POV

Alya burst into her room and flung herself onto the bed, frantically searching for her laptop. She needed to upload this video ASAP. She synced her phone and began the transfer. Seeing this would take some time, Alya called Nino and put him on speaker so she could edit the LadyBlog while they talked.

"NINO! You will never believe what just happened!"

"You calling me at 2:30 in the morning? I can believe that. *yawn* What happened?"

"I followed up on that anonymous tip I got on the LadyBlog. When I got to the rooftop it mentioned, Ladybug and Chat Noir were there… CUDDLING!"

Nino suddenly sounded wide-awake. "Whoa! Al, that's huge!"

Alya grinned. Nino was so supportive of her budding journalism career. Sure, he could be an idiot at times, but he was her idiot. "It gets better! Just as I started filming, Chat started talking about how he and Ladybug had been friends for a while and that he wanted to change that. Nino, Chat Noir asked Ladybug on a date!"

She heard a crash, as if Nino had fallen out of bed. "He actually asked her out? Seriously? What did Ladybug say?"

"She said yes! And I got the WHOLE THING on video! I'm just now editing it. It's hard to see them in the dark." As Alya's fingers flew across the keys, her phone buzzed.

"Who's sending you a text this late at night?"

"I don't know. Oh. It's from Marinette. She's not usually up this late. She's a total grandma." Alya unlocked the phone to see what her friend had sent. "NO WAY. Oh my gosh Oh My gosh OH MY GOSH!"

"Alya, what is it? What did Marinette say?"

"He asked her out." Alya could barely breathe.

"What? Who asked her out?"

"Adrien! Your boy FINALLY asked out Marinette!"

"Wow! Took him long enough. Any specifics?"

Alya shook her head at her phone. "Nope. Just that he called her a few minutes ago and said he couldn't go to sleep until he had, and I QUOTE, 'finally secured a date with his favorite designer.'"

Nino belted out a laugh. "That's my boy. As awkward as ever."

Alya's fingers flew across the screen sending a reply text. "Do you realize how long I've been waiting for this? My OTP is finally happening!"

"I've probably been waiting just as long… and isn't LadyNoir your OTP?"

Alya rolled her eyes. "Pfft. I can have more than one OTP."

"Al, OTP is One True Pairing."

"Hey! No one asked for your stupid logic, smart boy! I'm happy, okay?" Alya paused for a moment in thought.

"Alya? You still there?"

There was a feeling that had begun to develop in Alya's gut. She had been able to shake it off up until now. "This is a little too perfect." She whispered.

"What?"

"Think about it. Ladybug and Chat Noir become an item the SAME night Marinette tells me about her and Adrien? Also, have you ever seen Adrien and Chat Noir or Marinette and Ladybug at the same time before?"

"Alya, it's late. You're excited and tired. You need to get some sleep." There was a pause on the other line. "Have I told you how proud I am of you?"

Alya took the phone off of speaker and held it up to her ear, careful not to unplug it. "You only tell me about three thousand times a day. But yes. I know. Thank you Nino." She hesitated only a moment. "I love you."

While there was silence, she could almost hear her boyfriend smile. "I love you too. Goodnight, Al."

"Goodnight Nino." She hung up the phone. Alya glanced at her computer. The video was ready to upload. All she had to do was click a button. However, she still couldn't shake the feeling that Marinette and Adrien somehow had a connection with Ladybug and Chat Noir. With a few keystrokes and a swipe of the mouse, Alya moved the video off of the blog queue to her desktop and closed the Internet window. She couldn't prove it yet, but Alya was determined to uncover the identities of the caped crusaders if it was the last thing she did.

I feel like we're off to a good start!

As this story is still in flux, I would appreciate any and all criticisms (some encouragement will go a long way too :p).

I will actually be starting a new job soon, so writing/ uploading may be a bit sporadic. I encourage you to favorite and follow this story so you'll be the first to know when new chapters are uploaded.

Until then, STAY CREATIVE!