Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir

In the daytime, I'm Marinette.

Just a normal girl with a normal life.

But there's something about me that no one knows yet.

Because I have a secret.

-Master, are you ok? -She's here.

Hello, Ladybug.

I know you never wanted me to bring her here again,

but you must see what she discovered!

-Show him, Marinette! -I've been here.

I've met you before.

You're the healer that cured Tikki when you was sick!

So, I'm guessing you're not really a vet?

Not really. That was your first day of school.

It wasn't a chance meeting either.

Marinette, you're always ready to help others!

I knew that day, that very moment, that you'd make a fantastic Ladybug.

But... who are you?

Master Fu is the last known member of the Order of the Guardians!

Guardians of the Miraculous. I'm Wayzz, Master Fu's Kwami.

It's a pleasure to meet you.

Uh... you too.

We are responsible for protecting and distributing the Miraculous,

for the good of all humanity.

We are chosen in childhood and trained for years,

specially for this mission.

When we were much, much younger, we... I made a mistake.

The Guardians' Temple was destroyed,

all because of me.

Two of the Miraculous were lost that day, the butterfly and the peacock.

Also gone forever was the ancient spell book.

But all it has are drawings of old superheroes

and a bunch of strange symbols!

Not strange to a Guardian.

Back in the days, I was never given the opportunity to even have a look at it.

But I've been taught enough to be able to partially decipher the code.

These pages contain various spells capable of giving Ladybug and Cat Noir

special abilities we haven't known about until now.

Obviously, this book is invaluable.

-Why did you take the book? -I... I just wanted to know

what you were hiding that was so important.

You... you never told me about those things.

I was intending to give it back to you, I swear, but then... I lost it.

How can I possibly trust you again, Adrien?

-I'm sorry. I'll get you another copy. -It's one of a kind!

The book's the source of my inspiration.

I didn't know that. I hardly know anything about you, Father.

You won't be returning to school.

You'll be homeschooled again, with Nathalie.

I've always believed that whoever possessed this spell book

must also have the peacock and the butterfly Miraculous.

Wait a sec. You mean, whoever owned the spell book could be Hawk Moth?

How did you discover this book, Marinette?

I... uh...

I found it lying on a bench in a park, close to... close to the school.

-You didn't see who it belonged to, then? -No. No, I didn't.

What a shame.

I thought we were about to discover the identity of Hawk Moth!

-We'd have had a chance to defeat him. -Uh...

I could investigate if you want.

But you must be very careful, Marinette. If you succeed,

you may well find yourself face to face with Hawk Moth.

I'll be very careful, I promise.

-Why did you lie to Master Fu? -I couldn't tell him Adrien

was the one who had the book. Adrien can't be Hawk Moth!

But what if he is? It would mean I'm crazy in love with a supervillain!

I can't be in love with a villain! I'd have to fight him!

Calm down, Marinette. I'm sure there is an explanation.

I need to get to the bottom of this.

Do you know where to find Adrien?

I know that boy's schedule by heart!

Let's go!

I don't see him. Something's up! Adrien never misses his fencing lessons.

Oh, no! This is a terrible tragedy!

-What's up with her? -Adrien's never coming back to school,

ever!

-His dad grounded him! -For life.

-What? Why? -Something about losing

this book that belongs to his dad.

His dad? Ha! Phew!

-Phew? -Phew... 'cause I...

I was scared it was super serious! I mean, yeah, sure, it really is serious,

but it's not like he's sick or anything. Surely we can fix this, right?

We won't just stand by and let this happen!

So it wasn't Adrien's book. It was his father's!

Adrien isn't Hawk Moth! Oh, I knew it!

Adrien doesn't have an evil bone in his body!

Except Adrien did take the book without his father's permission!

Well, he must have had a good reason to do it.

You realise, based on Master Fu's theory, Adrien's father could be Hawk Moth.

No way! It couldn't be!

Hmm... An eccentric artist, who never leaves his home.

Mysterious, very intelligent, but cold, even with his own son.

This is a very strong lead, Tikki!

-Please be careful, Marinette. -I will.

Tikki... spots on! Ha!

Has the cat got your tongue? Leave a message!

Cat Noir, I think I know who Hawk Moth is! Get your whiskers over here fast!

What will you do without the book?

You know where this goes.

Hmm.

Look on the bright side. Your father could have found out about me!

It's a good thing we Kwamis can never be photographed!

Photographers have no idea what they're missing!

I must find that book or I'll never be allowed to return to school.

Return to school? Are you crazy?

No more homework, no more alarm clocks!

We should be celebrating! Hey, I know...

I named this piece El Plaggo. It's been maturing for 999 days.

Oh!

What was that?

Your father is very busy.

Shouldn't Adrien be practising his piano right now?

I feel the wrath of a father betrayed by his son!

What perfect prey for my akuma!

Stay close, my little akuma.

Dark wings fall!

Uh... Why is the akuma still here?

I must become someone else to lead them astray.

I don't understand, Master.

Nooroo, I renounce you.

What?

Temporarily.

Come to me, my little akuma, and evilise me!

I am now... The Collector!

My book of inspiration has been taken from me.

So I shall build a new one

and perhaps pick up a Miraculous or two while I'm at it.

My father is angry because of me.

He won't forgive me till I find that book.

May I remind you that you are actually grounded?

Adrien is, but Cat Noir isn't. Plagg... claws out!

Oh, my!

Cat Noir, I think I know who Hawk Moth is! Get your whiskers over here fast!

Wow! I guess the spell book will have to wait a bit longer!

Nathalie, you will be the first of my many inspirations to come.