Summary:
What happens when love is the catalyst for destruction? In this alternate tale of Miraculous: Tales of Shadybug and Chat Noir, Marinette is haunted by her failures and burdened by the choices she can never take back. As Shadybug, she walks a darker path, wielding the Ladybug Miraculous in a world teetering on the edge of collapse. But even in the shadows, hope flickers—and so does the connection she shares with Chat Noir. Together, they must navigate their fractured partnership, untold secrets, and the delicate balance between love and catastrophe. Will they rise as heroes—or fall as the harbingers of ruin?
About the Story:
This is not the Miraculous you know. Marinette isn’t the perfect hero, and her transformation into Shadybug showcases a complex, flawed, and deeply human side to the beloved character. My take explores darker themes, intense emotions, and the weight of guilt, love, and redemption. If you’re looking for a fresh, dramatic reimagining of Miraculous, this story is for you. I’d love to hear your thoughts or answer any questions you have—don’t hesitate to dive in and join the journey!
Words: 1254, Chapters: 1/3, Language: English
- Fandoms: Miraculous Ladybug
- Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
- Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence
- Categories: F/M
- Characters: Adrien Agreste | Chat Noir, Alternate Marinette Dupain-Cheng | Shadybug, Alya Césaire, Gabriel Agreste
- Relationships: Adrien Agreste | Chat Noir/Marinette Dupain-Cheng | Ladybug, Adrien Agreste | Chat Noir & Marinette Dupain-Cheng | Ladybug
- Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Miraculous Ladybug Fusion, Miraculous Ladybug Love Square, Marichat | Adrien Agreste as Chat Noir/Marinette Dupain-Cheng, Adrinette | Adrien Agreste/Marinette Dupain-Cheng, Fluff and Angst, Angst with a Happy Ending, Trauma, Alternate Universe, Post-Episode: s03 Miracle Queen (The Battle of the Miraculous Part 2)