Hello any and all readers, before we begin may I just say thanks for taking the time to click on and read my story, hopefully it does its job of keeping you interested in this story and continue reading.

This story is a parody of 'A Christmas Carol', and if you cannot tell by the title, the Scrooge of our story will be the liar just about everyone in this fandom loves to hate; Lila Rossi.

I decided to go with Lila because normally MLB Christmas Carol parodies are usually centered around Gabriel or even Chloe, so I thought I'd change things up a little bit.

Also the cover art for this story was done by my very dear friend Starskulls, i highl recommend you check her out!

Well, enough stalling, I'm sure you've already grown bored of me, so let's get to what you're here for. Enjoy!

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Chapter 1: A Scrooge

Light grey clouds filled the sky above the spirit of Paris, snowflakes slowly falling to the ground that was already covered with a layer of snow. The lampposts were decorated with wreaths, lights lined the buildings, and the sounds of carols filled the air. The shop windows were filled with their annual holiday displays. It was Christmas-time in Paris, one of the greatest times of the year. A season of peace, giving, spending time with family, friends, and other loved ones alike. It was also a season of holiday parties and overworking bakeries to provide treats for said parties.

As was the case for the parents of a certain spotted superhero.

"I'm sorry we can't help you more with your party preparations, Marinette," Tom said as he and his wife were both working hard to get the bakery's Christmas orders finished, "This is just one of our biggest Christmas orders we've ever gotten and we have our hands full," A few weeks prior her parents had received a massive order over the phone for a Christmas party, Marinette didn't know who it was for, the name on the order was a 'Camille Eon', she didn't recognize the name, must've been for some corporate party or something.

Marinette offered her parents a smile, "You guys have so much work to do that it wouldn't feel right to add to your workload," she said, "Once I get back from school I'll be sure to give you both a helping hand!" She said, give both her mama and papa a kiss on the cheek.

"Have a good day at school, Sweetie," her mother called after her as the teen walked out the door.

As the pigtailed girl walked to school, her purse opened and a pink kwami with black spots and blue eyes poked her head out of the purse she was hiding in, "Marinette, are you sure you'll be able to help out your parents? You still have a lot of work to do for your own Christmas Party."

Yes, even Marinette was throwing a small Christmas party for her, her classmates at school, and a few of her friends outside of school. Nothing crazy, just a small get together so her friends could enjoy some of her baked goods, exchange gifts, and sing Christmas carols…and maybe get a certain boy to join her under the mistletoe.

Hoping the cold was hiding her blushing cheeks, Marinette looked down at her purse, "I've already gotten most of the gifts done and I can finish them tonight if I stay up. So I still have a few days until my party, refreshments can wait." She said, "I need to make sure everyone is still coming anyway so that I don't make too much,"

Marinette had told everyone about her party weeks ago and they were all very excited, but since last minute schedule changes or family vacations could happen that didn't guarantee that everyone was coming. So she needed to see who was still able to come so she could make enough food. Of course she could always donate the extras, but she also needed to know which Christmas presents she wouldn't be able to hand out at the party and would need to give them on a different day. But regardless, she was sure that whoever could make it, she'd have a fun holiday with them.

"You can't come?!"

Alya smiled apologetically, "Sorry Girl, something came up," she asked, "You understand, right?"

Marinette sighed, "Yeah, I guess," she said, it was definitely a let down that her best friend couldn't come to the party, "So, if you don't mind me asking, what came up? Family stuff? Are you going out of town? If you're going out of town you'll have to tell me when so I can-" Marinette was interrupted by Alya putting her hands on her shoulders.

"Whoa there Girl, slow down," Alya said with a slight laugh, causing Marinette's cheeks to go a little pink from embarrassment, "Also, no nothing like that."

"Then...why can't you come?" Marinette asked, her embarrassment morphing into confusion.

"Lila!"

In their classroom, the Italian girl in question, who was handing out invitations to more of their classmates, turned around to see Marinette marching towards her, "Oh hey, Marinette," Lila said, smiling at her as she approached, "Just the girl I was looking for, just a second," she said before flipping through her remaining invitations.

"Alya told me that you're throwing a Christmas party of her own. Is that true?" Marinette asked.

Lila nodded, "Yeah, but if you're unhappy that you weren't invited don't worry. I have your invitation right here," she said, pulling an invitation from the small stack and holding it out to her.

"That's not what this is about," Marinette said, taking the invitation and looking it over, it was definitely authentic and looked well done, "And my name is spelled wrong," she said, pointing to the name 'Marionette', that was inscribed in gold lettering.

"It is?" Lila asked, taking it back and looking it over, "I am so sorry Marinette, I should've checked them when I went to pick them up. If you like I can go back and get it redone," she said, looking apologetic.

Marinette sighed, Lila had clearly done this on purpose, but she was getting off point here, "No, its fine, but what isn't fine is that the time and day of your party is the same time as mine," Marinette said.

Lila blinked, pulled out her phone, and started scrolling, "...You're right, they are the same time. Looks like I'm oh for two," she said, "Again, I'm really sorry Marinette, I guess when I started to make the arrangements I got so caught up in everything that I forgot to check the dates."

"Is there any way to change the date of your party, Lila?" Marinette asked, really trying not to get frustrated, Lila was really playing the innocent card hard this time.

As expected, Lila shook her head, "Sorry, but everything was so short notice the only day I could have everything ready in time," she said.

Probably the most believable thing Lila had said, in Marinette's opinion.

"Plus, it was the only time Ladybug and Chat Noir could come," Lila said.

Marinette looked down at the invitation, sure enough inscribed at the bottom, 'There will be gift bags, music, and a special guest appearance by Ladybug and Chat Noir'.

Marinette raised an eyebrow, "You convinced Ladybug and Chat Noir to go to your party?" she certainly had no memory of Lila asking her to show up at her party. She doubted that she asked Chat Noir too, and even if she did. Chat would've told her about it. Well, that definitely explains why Alya bailed on her.

She nodded, "Yep, it almost didn't happen though. They have such a busy schedule being superheroes and all, but since I'm their friend they were able to make some room," Lila said.

"And if they don't come?"

The girls, along with the rest of the class, looked to see Adrien putting his stuff down next to his seat. Nobody was sure when he had come in or how much he heard.

"I doubt they wouldn't," Lila said, "They already said they would, and so many of our class are big fans of them. I don't think they'd like letting down their fans like that," the other classmates seemed to agree with her, even Marinette and Adrien had to agree, "Well, what about you Marinette? Any way you can change the date of your party? I'm sure everyone would love to attend both," All eyes were now on Marinette.

Marinette could guess where this was going, it felt familiar to when seats were being swapped around, she would need to choose her words carefully, "If I knew you were planning a Christmas party when I sent out invitations to mine then I probably could've, but you guys have known about my Christmas party for weeks so after so much time has been put into it, I don't think it would be possible to change it this close to the date." She felt that was a good way to explain this civilly.

Lila's expression showed no signs of what Marinette said affecting her, "Well, if your party means that much to you, then I can just cancel mine," she said, certainly getting a reaction from the class, "It's just that it's my first Christmas in Paris, and I thought throwing a big party would be a good way to thank you all for being so kind to me and-"

"Lila," Marinette said, cutting her off. She could already see the looks people were giving her, she wasn't going to let Lila turn everyone against her...again, "I'm not telling you to cancel your party, I'm just…" she sighed, "I guess I was just upset about everyone going to your party instead of mine, but I just can't compete with Ladybug," Marinette said.

"Well don't worry too much about that. We'll still try to make it to your party Marinette," Alya said, feeling a tiny bit guilty, "Once Lila's party is over then we can all head over to yours, right guys?" The class wholeheartedly agreed with Alya, which did make Marinette feel a tiny bit better, but not by much.

"Alright, class, find your seats and lets begin," Miss Bustier said walking into class, "Just because we're this close to the holidays doesn't mean there still isn't learning to be done, open your books to page 394," she said.

Everyone walked to their seats, but Marinette paused when she walked by Adrien, "Can you make it to my party?" She asked, seeing as she wasn't quite sure if Adrien would've been able to make it even before Lila announced her party.

The blond shrugged, "I'll try, but I need my father's permission, after what happened last year he's probably a bit more cautious over where I go during the holidays, but if I get the all clear I'll definitely be coming, and I'll bring Kagami too."

"Great," Marinette said with a smile, it was reassuring that the one person on her side when it came to Lila would at least try and make it to her party. She went back to her seat and pulled out her textbook.

As for the possibility of Adrien bring Kagami...it gave her mixed feelings. After what happened with Heart Hunter as well as Miracle Queen, it seemed to be quite clear that Adrien and Kagami belonged together. At least Marinette liked Kagami and was friends with her, it was better than Adrien being with Chloe and far better than him being with Lila. But still, it didn't make things easy.

Even if she did have Luka, who she still needed to confirm if he was coming, it didn't make her crush on the Agreste heir go away.

The school day went by both quickly and slowly at the same time for everyone, but once the final been rang. It was one big race to see who would be the first to get started on their holiday break. Alix was the first out the door, though Kim only lost to her by a split second.

Marinette however wasn't in as big of a rush to start her holiday break just yet, call it holiday optimism, but she needed to try reasoning with Lila one more time. It was probably pointless to do so, but still. There was no harm in trying again.

It didn't take long to find her, and she was alone too, which is what she was hoping for. Being alone with Lila was perhaps the only way Marinette could get Lila to be honest with her.

"Lila, wait!" Marinette called out, catching up to her.

Lila looked over her shoulder, and with a eye roll she turned around, "What do you want?" She asked as she folded her arms, making it quite clear that she couldn't care less.

"Does your party really have to be on that date and time? Are you sure that there isn't any way you can change it?" Marinette asked sincerely, "I've been working and planning my party for such a long time and…" Marinette tried not to make it look like she was forcing the next words out, "If you really are such good friends with Ladybug and Chat Noir, I'm sure they wouldn't mind rescheduling. So...please?"

Lila's face seemed sweet and sympathetic, "Awww, poor sweet little Marinette," she said, reaching offer and softly patting Marinette's cheek, and for a split second Marinette felt a bit of hope.

But that hope was quickly doused when Lila began to laugh, "But why on earth would I do that? I picked that date and time because it's exactly when your party will be happening." Lila said, that cunning smile coming onto her face, "You're not the only one that's been planning for a while, but my plan is going to make sure that all of your friends will be at my party, not yours." Lila said, "And I heard what Adrien said to you back in class, and I'm just letting you know now. I wouldn't count on him coming either

Marinette sighed, "Just another battle in the war," she said to herself, she couldn't even get a break from that during the holidays. To be honest, now that Adrien and Kagami were pretty much a couple now, she really couldn't understand why this war was still going on to begin with, "Lila come on, be reasonable here. It's Christmas, can't we put aside the war until after winter break and just enjoy the holiday season?"

Lila only scoffed, "Why does that matter and why should I care of its Christmas? It's a stupid holiday," she said, then she leaned forward so that her face was dangerously close to Marinette's, she tried not to think about the fact that if Lila's face was any closer then she'd be kissing her.

"But what does matter is something I'm truly looking forward to," Lila said in a low voice, "You being alone with no friends on Christmas, because they'll all be having way too much fun at my party that they'll forget all about you and your dumb little party. I think I'll even get Adrien to join me under the mistletoe too," she said.

Before Marinette could retort, Lila turned around and began walking away from her, "Oh, and one more thing," she said looking over your shoulder, "Be sure to tell your parents that Camille sends her regards and is looking forward to their catering," she said, blowing Marinette a kiss before resuming her leave.

Her last comment confused the pigtailed girl, but after thinking over it her eyes widened as it clicked, "Camille, Camille...Eon, Chameleon!"

Lila was the one that made the large order, she must've done it to keep her parents busy so that they couldn't help her with her party preparations, and since they were catering...that meant that her parents would be forced to attend Lila's party and miss hers!

"She really has been planning this out," Marinette said, "She's worse than Hawkmoth!"

Tikki opened Marinette's purse from the inside and poked her head out, "Sorry Marinette, but don't worry, you won't be completely alone this Christmas, Adrien said he'd do his best to come and he'll have Kagami with him, plus you'll have me," she said with a smile.

Marinette smiles down at the Kwami, "Thanks Tikki," she said before looking back in the direction Lila had gone, "I guess I really shouldn't be surprised, but still. Lila thinking Christmas is stupid? What a Scrooge." She said, feeling a little bit of pity towards her.

Tikki's eyes widened before flying out of the purse and hovering in front of Marinette's face, "Marinette, I think I have an idea!"

Marinette was shocked, "Tikki, go back into hiding, someone could see you," she said, but Tikki didn't seem to care, "What idea?"

"I'll explain when we get home, but we'll need the spellbook!" Tikki said, her determination only confusing Marinette further.

"The spellbook?" She asked, Tikki nodded, "Okay?" Tikki flew back into the purse and Marinette began her walk home, trying to figure out why they would need the spellbook for this.

Meanwhile with Lila, she was feeling quite pleased with herself, everything seemed to be going along swimmingly. Not to mention that she definitely enjoyed listening to Marinette practically beg her just then. Oh poor naive Marinette, it was almost pitiful.

"Excuse me, Miss?"

Turning towards the voice, Lila could see that it belonged to a woman that was clearly homeless, and she was approaching her. She had hoped that the woman was talking to anyone else, but she was the only one there, unfortunately.

"Please, any spare change?" She asked as she got closer, "It's very cold and even a small amount will help,"

Lila did a very good job of hiding her disgust, the woman probably thought she was christmas shopping and thought she could get any change out of her so she could afford her next drum fix.

"I'm very sorry, but I'm afraid I don't, "Lila lied effortlessly, putting on one of her best sympathetic looks, "I wish I could help, and I'm afraid I can't stay or I'll miss my bus," she lied, hoping that would be enough to make the woman lose interest.

"Oh, I see," The woman said, clearly disappointed.

Lila didn't say anything more and started to walk away, this time a bit quicker to make it seem more like she was in a rush.

Behind her she heard the woman call out to her, "Have a merry Christmas!"

She only scoffed while rolling her eyes, "Unlikely, I hate Christmas." She muttered to herself.

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And that should do it for the first chapter. How did I do? Does everyone seem in character? I certainly hope so, I do want to do this right after all.

In case you couldn't tell, this story takes place after Season 3, which means that Marinette is the Guardian of the Miraculous. However it also means that there will be some Adrigami and Lukanette in this story, don't worry though there will be some Adrinette present as well. This story isn't all that centered around the love square anyway so it won't be that much of a focus anyway.

Anyway, hopefully you guys enjoyed this and want to see more. I'll do my best to upload more chapters often, my goal/upload schedule is one chapter every week on Wednesday, so if all goes well I'll have another chapter for you next week!

Be sure to leave a review telling me your thoughts, what you liked/disliked, and also try to fit in any predictions or guesses as to what I have planned and how I'm gonna pull this off!

QotC (Question of the Chapter): Now that Season 3 is over, what do you guys think Season 4 has in store for us?

See y'all next week, this is W.R. Winters, signing off.