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So that's all? No apology? I thought Adrien was better than that," Chloe commented, looking up from her phone to turn to Marinette.

"Yeah I thought Adrien would at least apologise for hurting you so much that day," Alya crossed her arms and walked over to Marinette who was at her table, looking through her designs, "After all, it wasn't your fault Hawkmoth died. He was trying to hurt you and you just tried to defend yourself."

It was only a day before the dance and Alya and Chloe were hanging out at Marinette's house. Adrien had avoided her all day and never talked to her even once ever since the time he gave her the box. She tried to move on but it was so hard. Everytime she closed her eyes, he was there. And all around her room were pictures of him but she could never bring herself to take down those photos. Adrien no longer loves me. To him, I'm just a murderer and that is what I will always be, Marinette thought to herself, thinking that he would love me again is just foolish.

Marinette sighed despondently and slumped into her chair. She took out her sketchpad and started to flip through its pages. She stopped when she saw a few certain designs. These are the designs I made when Chat Noir brought me to the Eiffel Tower, Marinette remembered. She then remembered Chat Noir helping her with her homework, Adrien sneaking into class with her and the kiss they shared. Marinette froze as she felt a tear roll down her cheeks. Hastily, she wiped it before Alya or Chloe saw her. Ugh, why is it so hard to forget about Adrien Agreste. I need to distract myself, Marinette told herself, somehow.

After a moment, Marinette spoke, "Speaking of Hawkmoth, has there been any crimes since you guys returned his Miraculous to Master Fu?"

"Not really but.... We didn't give Master Fu the Moth Miraculous," Alya told Marinette, her voice becoming more worried as she spoke.

(A/N: Okay... The last sentence sounds a little weird... if there is an error please tell me in the comments. Thx 😊)

Marinette stood up and turned to Alya and Chloe, "What do you mean? You guys didn't return his Miraculous to Master Fu?"

"We don't know where it is. We all thought you returned it, Marinette," Chloe said, confused.

"B-But I didn't. I t-thought you guys...." Marinette's voice trailed off, "Oh. My. God."

The three of them exchanged glances worriedly. If none of them had the Moth Miraculous.....where is it?! Marinette placed a hand on her forehead hoping to ease the sudden headache that hit her. Marinette slowly sat back on her chair. What are we going to do? What if we don't find it? Paris could still be in danger.

"Okay, okay calm down Marinette," Marinette took a deep breath and turned to face Alya and Chloe, "We just have to find that Miraculous. Can you two go to the Eiffel Tower now and try to find it. It will be quicker if we used our superhero suits but I don't have mine anymore."

Chloe and Alya nodded and transformed. Marinette watched as they leaped out of her bedroom window. Marinette ran a hand through her dark hair as she paced about in her room. It has to be here somewhere, Marinette told herself as she started rummaging through her drawer and school bag, where is it? Where is it? Suddenly she accidentally pushed her small bag off the table and it dropped on the floor and a small Miraculous box slid out. The box, Marinette remembered, the one that Adrien gave me at school. Opening her bag, she took out the small black box. She hesitated to open the box. What could be so important? Taking a deep breath, Marinette slowly opened the box. She flinched when a blinding beam of light shot out and Marinette used her hands to cover her eyes. As the light from the box slowly dimmed around her, Marinette squinted as a small creature appeared. It's body was red and it had a black spot on its forehead. Wait, is that...Tikki?

Marinette's mouth became dry and her jaw dropped, "T-T-Tikki?"

The creature looked at her owner with her gorgeous violet eyes and just smiled, "Hi Marinette. I am your new Kwami, Kiki."

"N-New Kwami?" Marinette stuttered as she looked at the creature again. It looks just like Tikki. It sounds just like Tikki. But it's not Tikki? The creature stared at Marinette for a moment before laughing hysterically-much to Marinette's confusion.

"I am so sorry Marinette," it said, still laughing, "I am Tikki. I-I don't even know a Kwami called Kiki."

Marinette moved closer to Tikki as she spoke again, "So you are Tikki?"

"Yes," Tikki stopped laughing, "Master Fu did a very powerful spell to bring me back. It's a spell only Guardians know."

Marinette took a moment to register what her Kwami said before speaking again, "Okay... but I only have one question. WHY DID YOU SAY YOU WERE SOME NEW KWAMI CALLED KIKI?"

"It was just a prank, Marinette," Tikki shrugged.

"You wanted to prank me about something so important?" Marinette started to laugh.

"Pretty much," Tikki gave Marinette a sheepish smile.

Marinette gave her Kwami the 'seriously' look before laughing.

"It's good to have you back Tikki."

"It's good to be back," Tikki replied, emphasising on the word 'be'.

.........time skip (the next day).........

Marinette walked into the classroom and sat down at her seat. Taking out her books from her bag, she felt Alya tap her shoulder.

"Hey girl," Alya greeted, taking her seat beside Marinette.

"Hey Alya, did you and Chloe find the Moth Miraculous yesterday?" Marinette asked her.

Alya shook her head, "We searched almost everywhere but still no Miraculous. Me and Chloe are going to search more tomorrow. Anyway, enough Miraculous talk, do you want to go with me and Nino to the dance tonight. Nino texted Adrien if he was going but he didn't answer yet."

Marinette bit her bottom lip and looked away the moment she heard her mention Adrien's name. The only person she wanted to go with was Adrien but based on the way he avoids her lately, Marinette knew that wasn't going to happen.

"But I don't think Adrien is going," Alya quickly added, noticing her distress.

Marinette sighed and turned her attention back to her books, "I am not going." she stated plainly.

"Why not?" Alya asked, "I know you and Adrien are not on very good terms right now but it will still be fun. Besides, he might not even go." Alya tried to persuade her.

Marinette smiled at her best friend and sighed, "Fine. I'll go. But only because Adrien is not going. It would be so weird if he-"

"What would be so weird?" Adrien asked suddenly, making Marinette and Alya jump.

"I uh. Umm I-It would be so weird if someone ate croissants with umm... hot sauce? Yeah that would be so weird am I right Alya" Marinette stuttered, elbowing her best friend who nodded hastily.

Adrien slowly nodded his head and walked to his seat. Marinette let out a breath she didn't know she was holding. Alya raised an eyebrow and walked to Adrien.

"Hey, are you going to the dance tonight?" she asked, turning her head towards Marinette.

"I don't think so," Adrien said, "I have a photoshoot later in the evening and it ends after the dance."

"Oh okay. But just tell us if you changed your mind," Alya smiled before sitting next to her best friend who was busy studying.

"There is almost a 100% chance he's not going," she reported and Marinette heaved another sigh of relief.

"Well then, I better pick out a nice dress tonight," Marinette giggled.

"Oh and Marinette, me and the girls will meet you at your house at 7.15pm later so we can all go to the dance together which starts at 7.30pm. You better not be late," Alya wagged a finger at her.

Marinette folded her arms and scoffed, "Puh-lease, I'm never late. I just need to pick out a dress and do my hair. How long can it take?"

Alya raised an eyebrow before laughing, "We'll see Marinette. We'll see."

End of chapter!!! This is a really short chapter (abt 1300 words 😅) and I am so sorry about it. I actually wrote more for this chapter but it included a lot of illustrations and I didn't have time for that yet. I am so sorry I haven't updated in like forever. I'm still tryna cope with Sec 2 life. So many new things to learn aaah. I keep sleeping in class and now my teacher puts me right in front and right beside the teacher. And it's far away from the board so I can barely see what's on it. And I almost forgot everything I learnt in my Arabic class and I have to do extra studying to catch up with my other classmates 😥. I'm screaming internally right now just thinking about it. I will do my best to upload as soon as I can and I am so sorry once again. Have a miraculous day and stay connected for the next chapter! 😆