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(Sorry the line art and coloring is kinda thick and messy I’m feeling lazy and kinda just wanted to doodle somefin :P)

Chapter 2

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“Why are you in possession of the motherbox, young lady?” the stranger asked with narrowed eyes.

So he knew what it was then.

“Who are you?” Marinette asked wearily, crossing her arms over her chest.

Before she could say anything, Tikki flew out of her purse - Wayzz following close behind.

“This is master Su-Han, Marinette, the powerful guardian of the miraculous box,” Tikki explained.

“But… I’m the guardian,” Marinette replied, beyond confused.

“He was responsible for the box before the incident,” Wayzz elaborated, yellow eyes glancing at Su-Han wearily.

Marinette looked at Wayzz, then at Su-Han.

“How did you find me?” She asked, taking a step forward, “I resurrected the temple months ago.”

“You? You resurrected the temple?” Su-Han asked in shock, like he was appalled at the idea that a teenager could do such a thing.

“Uh… yeah. I defeated Feast with the help of my partner,” Marinette explained slowly.

Bound For Crime

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“An appeal,” Marinette muttered to herself, pacing back and forth in her room, “I should’ve seen that one coming.”

Chloé’s trial had just concluded a little under an hour ago - and nothing changed.

Chloé was still allowed to go to school.

Still allowed to just-

You’re Not The Boss Of Me

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The meeting with Fu went surprisingly well, much to Marinette’s delight. 

Wayzz, Xuppu, Pollen and Longg all wanted to come with her - although Xuppu only did so he could get out. 

But Barkk had pointed out that, if anyone should go, it’s Wayzz - since he was around Fu the longest.

Everyone agreed, some more reluctantly than others, and went back in the box after that.

It was reliving to see Fu so happy with Marianne. 

It was almost like nothing happened.

Almost…

Marinette clutched Fu’s painting in her hand as she opened her trapdoor, but before she could even open her purse to let Tikki and Wayzz out, a loud thud stopped her in her tracks. 

She looked up to see a tall, bald old man in a red tunic and worn out shoes.

In his left hand was a staff - he presumably stamped it against the ground to gain her attention - and in his right was…

Was the miracle box.

Denial is Only The Beginning

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It was… relieving to have support again.

Marinette didn’t realize how long it had been since someone just… believed in her.

It was… nice.

Like a weight she didn’t realize had been there had been lifted off her shoulders.

The issue?

Sass wanted her to tell her friends about giving up on Adrien; so they wouldn’t make any more schemes for her.

In theory, it was perfectly fine.

In practice, however?

They already talked over her once…

What was going to stop them this time?

Marinette felt a slight push on her cheek, undoubtedly Sass.

“I’ll be right here,” Sass promised.

We Remember Moments

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“Are you sure it’s wise to take this many miraculous from the box, Marinette?” Tikki asked, flitting about nervously as Marinette pressed the button to open the miracle box.

“Stop worrying so much, Tikki,” Xuppu’s tail lashed behind him as he complained, “I think it’s a great idea.”

“I have to agree with Tikki, young master, what if there’s an akuma?” Longg commented.

“If there’s an akuma, I’ll deal with it,” Marinette answered firmly.

“My queen is capable enough to deal with anything,” Pollen agreed.

“You aren’t even going Pollen!” Roaar complained.