72. Desperada

Scene: Couffaine Houseboat.

Marinette: You're so talented, Luka. How long have you been playing for?

Luka: Since I was in diapers. (He strums guitar. Marinette giggles)

"Really?" Kagami asked her new love interest with a hard-to-believe grin on her face.

"Totally. Of course when I was in diapers, my mom had to guide me through it," Luka explained then asked amusingly, "Don't tell me your mom didn't give you a toy sword when you were in diapers?"

"She might have," Kagami confessed with an embarrassed blush on her face which made Luka chuckle.

Alix: I get a feeling Marinette likes Luka a lot.

Alya: At least she can have a normal conversation with him without getting all (babbles) blahblahblahblahblahblahblahblah!

Mylène: I guess you mean not like when she's with Adrien.

Alix: And at least Luka gets to go out whenever he wants.

Scene: Seine.

Kagami: Thank you.

Scene: Couffaine houseboat.

Mylène: They're so cute together.

Alix: So true.

Alya: Sure are.

Adrien: You think? (they gasp)

Kagami: I agree. That boy and your friend seem to get along very well.

"This is exactly why I thought you loved Luka this entire time," Adrien explained to his girlfriend, then turned to the girls. "You girls misled me with your conversation."

"Hey! We didn't know you were gonna show up! Especially with Kagami! No offense," Alix said in their defense and Kagami nodded in forgiveness.

Alya: Adrien! Kagami!

Alix: Your father let you out?!

Adrien: We're officially at fencing practice right now, but - Oh, no, Kagami. Isn't this the wrong address?

Kagami: Oh, dear, I think you're right. (Adrien and Kagami chuckle.)

"And this is exactly why I thought you loved Kagami this entire time," Marinette explained back to her boyfriend. "You have to admit that you two were holding hands and laughing together like an actual couple." Both Adrien and Kagami nodded in agreement after seeing their behavior on-screen.

"OK, so you two have accidentally misled each other. Not exactly new," Angel said, personally annoyed by their on-off relationship on-screen and everybody in the audience murmured in agreement.

Luka: It's a good thing Adrien's found someone he can get out of the house with at last.

Marinette: ... Hi, Adrien. It's cool you couldn't come alone. Oh-I mean, you came with someone. (giggles nervously) Hey Kagamoo- Ah, Kamoogi- Uh Kagami...

Kagami: Nice to see you too, Marinette. Have you come to watch your boyfriend rehearse?

(Marinette stammers.)

?: (shouting from the boat's deck above) I will NOT be your second choice!

?: But you've always been my muse, please-!

Alya: Kagami might be onto something, you know.

Marinette: Luka? You know he's just a friend. (Alya sighs.)

Scene: Seine.

Jagged Stone: You know perfectly well you were my first choice. You're the only one, Nanarky.

Juleka & Luka: "Nanarky"?

"JAGGED STONE KNOWS YOUR MOM?!" Kim loudly asked the Couffaine siblings in total shock along with everybody else who weren't there at the time.

"Believe me, it was a total shock to all of us too. Turned out they were a musical duo years ago," Luka explained, causing more surprise.

Anarka: You can't fool me, pirate. I bet you threw your guitarist overboard again!

Jagged Stone: No, I swear, I didn't. She sailed away from me, she left me in the lurch. Look how perfect we were together. Come back and play with me, Nanarky.

"Sorry to say this about Jagged, but: LIAR!" Marinette pointed out regarding her favorite musician. "He fired his guitarist which caused her to be akumatized."

"Why?" Sabrina asked, curious as well as everyone else who wasn't there at the time.

"You'll find out at the end of the episode. Let's just say it was a silly and stupid reason to be fired over," Angel answered and the people who knew nodded their heads in agreement.

Juleka/Luka: Jagged and our mom?

"You know, I'm getting this utterly strange feeling that Jagged and your mom were a lot more than musical partners," Chloe said as she saw the Couffaine matriarch's facial expression on-screen. After studying it as well, everyone else gave similar sentiments.

"You're right, Chloe. But, that is something to be discovered much later," Angel confirmed, surprising the audience even more, but decided to let it go and turned their attention back to the screen.

Anarka: We're not co-captains anymore. I sail alone now, skipper.

Jagged Stone: Marinette! You're here! The awesome designer of these rock 'n' roll shades of mine. I'm sure you can help me. I need a guitarist like yesterday. Do you play guitar?

"Me as a guitarist?! Jagged must've been really desperate!" Marinette said in disbelief along with everyone else who murmured in agreement.

Marinette: Me? - Guitar? I-I can play a few notes on the flute, but I don't think… (Alya points gestures toward Luka and Adrien's general direction.)

Marinette: No wait, Jagged. I know the perfect musician.

Jagged Stone: Really? You rock, Marinette!

Marinette: I'm sure you know Adrien Agreste. He's the cutest - uh - the greatest model - I mean, musician in the world! (Everyone gasps)

"UGH! WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME?!" Marinette loudly asked in disbelief of what she did on-screen, but just as Lila was about to open her mouth, "Anyone besides Lila!" Everyone else decided to stay silent on that.

Adrien: Well, I know a few chords, but I'm more of a pianist actually.

Jagged Stone: Uh, okay, you sure? How 'bout that young dude with the awesome T-shirt? Don't you think he's better equipped for the job?

Marinette: Of course! You're right, Jagged! (they sigh) Luka can let Adrien borrow his guitar, can't you, Luka?

Everyone facepalmed at that moment in exasperation, including Marinette herself.

Luka: If you like, Marinette... (they groan) put it to good use, Adrien.

Adrien: I'll do my best. Thanks.

Desperada: Jagged Stone! So you fire me, and now you want to replace me with what? A school-kid?

"Wow! We didn't even get to see her be infected by the akuma," Nathaniel said in shock along with everybody else.

Jagged Stone: Vivica? Is that you?

Desperada: There ain't no more Vivica! There's only Desperada now. If I can't be your guitarist anymore, I'm gonna make sure NOBODY can!

Anarka: Ah-hah! You ship rat! I knew you were lying. Vivica didn't leave you. You dropped her just like you would drop me before...! (Jagged Stone groans)

Desperada: What? You were thinking of replacing me with HER?

Anarka: Hey! - I'm a much better guitarist than you, and I was his first choice.

"Oh, Mom!" Juleka groaned at what her mother said on-screen along with her brother.

"Our mom does always like to challenge others," Luka deadpanned in frustration.

Desperada: In that case, you'll be my first choice too! (disappears Anarka) I never miss a musical note. Vivica ALWAYS hits her targets! (She disappears Kagami. Desperada disappears all people in Paris.)

Scene: Couffaine houseboat.

Marinette: I never should've given that guitar to Adrien. Why did I do that, Tikki?

Tikki: You have a troubled heart, Marinette.

Marinette: Arrrgh! What is happening to me?! Tikki, spots on!

Scene: Seine.

Luka: Not there. You'd be a sitting duck in that cabin.

Desperada: Where are you running to, wannabe?

Jagged Stone: Stop it, Vivica, you're giving rock 'n' roll a bad name. (Desperada disappears Jagged Stone)

Penny Rolling: Jagged-? No-! (Desperada disappears Penny Rolling)

"Wow! She is fast!" Kim said in shock in response to Desperada's power along with everyone else who wasn't there at the time.

"Exactly why I needed the Snake Miraculous for this particular supervillain," Marinette explained.

Ladybug: I may not play a guitar, but I do play the yo-yo. Care for a duet?

Desperada: Solo!

Scene: Seine river bank.

Luka: We'll be safe here.

Adrien: Thank you, Luka.

Hawk Moth (o.s.): Perfect, Desperada!

Scene: Hawk Moth's lair.

Hawk Moth: Ladybug's Miraculous are within reach.

Scene: Seine river bank.

Desperada: I always keep my end of the deal, Hawk Moth. (Desperada and Ladybug fight)

Luka: Where's Cat Noir?

Adrien: He might not make it here in time.

Luka: Then we must help Ladybug. May I? (plays guitar)

Desperada: Another new guitarist? (She disappears everything faster. Ladybug throws away Desperada with her yo-yo. The riverbank breaks down with an unprecedented smash. Ladybug uses her Lucky vision with no Lucky Charm.)

Ladybug: This way - quick!

Desperada: You won't get away for long!

Scene: Sewers. Luka, Adrien, and Ladybug are running.

Ladybug: You shouldn't have put yourself in danger like that. But... thank you.

Luka: You can count on us whenever you need help. (plays guitar)

Ladybug: I appreciate it, but when you're dealing with a supervillain, it's better to have a partner with superpowers. Speaking of which...

Cat Noir's voice: Cat got your tongue? Leave a message.

Ladybug: Okay. Lucky Charm! (A gong appears)

Luka: A gong? What're you gonna do with that?

"Go see Master Fu for a Miraculous," Marinette explained in a joking manner and everyone else chuckled in understanding.

Ladybug: I'm gonna have to leave you guys for now, but I'll be back soon.

Scene: Paris.

Desperada: I'll find that brat guitarist sooner or later, Ladybug!

Scene: Sewers.

Ladybug: I can handle this. Could I... borrow that, please?

Luka: You know how to play?

Ladybug: Let's just say I have my own personal style. Meanwhile, find a place to hide. Both of you! (Ladybug uses her Lucky vision. Luka and Adrien run into the locker.)

Adrien: You can hide in here. It's a bit tight for the two of us. I'll go in another one.

Luka: Okay - see you later.

Plagg: How about a little nap while we wait for Ladybug to come back?

"Ugh! You lazy pig!" Tikki once again said in exasperation in response to her fellow kwami's laziness.

Adrien: No, it's time for Cat Noir to make his entrance.

[Transformation Sequence]

Adrien: Plagg, claws out! (Adrien transforms into Cat Noir)

Scene: Paris.

Desperada: Ugh! Who is torturing that poor guitar?! (Xavier's pigeons play loud music. Desperada disappears all pigeons.)

"Huh. That's actually better than what I thought how pigeons would play guitar," Luka jokingly pointed out and everyone else laughed in agreement.

Desperada: That's better.

Scene: Fu's massage shop. Master Fu opens the gramophone to reveal the Miraculous jewelry box, and places the box between him and Marinette.

Master Fu: Marinette Dupain-Cheng. You must pick an ally you can trust to fight alongside you on this mission. Once the mission is over, you will take the Miraculous back and return it to me.

Marinette: Desperada's relentless. There's no room for error with her - there'll be no second chance. Or maybe this one.

Master Fu: The snake's power is a very strong one, Marinette. Whoever uses it must be wise enough, not to be tempted to manipulate time for their own personal gain.

"That was exactly my mistake," Adrien said, ashamed of himself when he was Aspik. The audience turned their attention back to the screen, intrigued.

Marinette: I understand, Master Fu, I know just the perfect person. I can't believe I didn't think of him before - a perfect match.

"Tikki, why didn't you talk me out of giving the Miraculous to Adrien?!" Marinette asked her kwami in exasperation along with disbelief at herself for giving it to Adrien in the first place.

"You didn't really tell me you were gonna give it to Adrien! If I had known, I would've definitely tried to talk you out of it. But, honestly, wouldn't you have listened to me?" Tikki argued back to her holder and Marinette nodded, as that is a question she would definitely debate herself over.

Scene: Sewers. Cat Noir climbs up. Ladybug and Cat Noir fall.

Cat Noir: We must stop running into each other like this, m'lady. Let's take care of this guitarist and her seriously bad music. Uh, you lookin' for something, m'lady?

Ladybug: Phew! Yeah, I have to find Adrien Agreste!

Cat Noir: You wanna entrust him with a Miraculous?

Ladybug: You're not supposed to know, but, yeah! He's the perfect guy for this mission.

Cat Noir: You know, you can trust me and my incredible nose. If Adrien's down here, I'll find him for you. Adrien's in there.

Ladybug: Your incredible nose failed you this time.

Luka: Cat Noir. Ladybug. Have you defeated Desperada yet? Oh, where's Adrien?

Cat Noir: Um, maybe he took off and hid somewhere else. Let's split up and find him. Hide in there for the meantime. Claws in! (detransforms)

Adrien: Plagg, Ladybug needs me. She needs "Adrien"!

Plagg: If you asked me, this whole idea is worse than cheese in a can.

Adrien: She thinks I'm the perfect guy for this mission.

Plagg: You can't be Cat Noir and another superhero at the same time! Which means that you're not the perfect guy for this mission.

Adrien: The Lucky Charm told her I am.

Plagg: That's not how it works. Why am I bothering? You're not even listening.

"OK, when did you two switch roles with Plagg being the reasonable one this time?!" Alya asked her friend in exasperation who responded by burying his face in embarrassment while everyone else murmured in agreement.

Adrien: This is my chance to get her to love me as myself! "Adrien"! I don't care what costume comes with it, I have to try. Ladybug chose me!

"I ALREADY LOVE YOU AS ADRIEN, YOU DUNCE!" Marinette shouted at her boyfriend and everyone else laughed hard in agreement at how clueless Adrien was.

Ladybug (o.s.): Adrien?! (back on-screen) Adrien?!

Adrien: Uh... Ladybug?

Ladybug: Where were you? Is everything okay?

Adrien: Yeah. I was just hiding a bit further down. I thought it'd be better if Desperada couldn't find us both in the same place.

Ladybug: I need you.

Adrien: Me?

Ladybug: Adrien Agreste, here's the Miraculous of the Snake, which grants the power of Second Chance. You will use it for the greater good. (Adrien takes the box) Once we defeat the supervillain, you will return the Miraculous to me. (starts to act like Marinette) Can I love - Uh, trust you?

"What exactly does the Snake Miraculous do?" Mylene asked, curious as well as everyone else not familiar with this particular Miraculous.

"The Snake Miraculous gives the power of Second Chance. The holder of this Miraculous has the power to go back in time and fix all mistakes and errors during battle," Master Fu gave the rundown of the Snake Miraculous.

"So, can the holder go back in time only once before he transforms back?" Sabine asked her daughter and the heroes.

"That's the thing, Mom. The holder can go back in time as many times as he needs. But, you have to do it within a five-minute range each time or else you will transform back," Marinette explained further, causing shock among the rest of the audience.

"So, the Snake Hero can go back in time as many times as he needs? No limits?!" Alya asked in total shock, partly because she felt it was unfair along with everyone else who's ever had a Miraculous.

"Yeah. Until he figures out how to fix everything," Marinette said.

"You'll see the Miraculous at work," Angel said and the audience turned their attention back to the screen.

Adrien: Yes, Ladybug. (places the box in the palm of his hand and opens it. A glow appears out of the box. Sass appears between Adrien.)

Adrien: Amazing!

Sass: Greetings. My name is Sass, and I'll be your kwami.

"That's Sass, the Snake Kwami. I'll bring him in once his true holder, Viperion, is introduced," Angel explained and everyone else nodded in understanding.

Adrien: But what am I supposed to do?

Sass: All you have to say is... "Sass, scales slither."

[Transformation Sequence]

Adrien: Sass, scales slither! (Adrien transforms into Aspik)

"Yeah, stick to the cat suit, Adrikins. That snake suit doesn't really suit you," Chloe said, after seeing her childhood friend in the snake suit and everyone else murmured in agreement.

Cat Noir's voice: Cat got your tongue? Leave a message.

Ladybug: Cat! I found Adrien. We're gonna go after Desperada. Meet us under Trocadéro square fa-!

Aspik: I hope I don't disappoint you, Ladybug.

Ladybug: I know you won't. You're perfect. Uh, perfectly capable of defeating Desperada! We need all the odds in our favor. Desperada is a fearsome opponent. Lucky Charm! (A saddle appears)

Aspik: I would have preferred a horseshoe for my first mission.

Ladybug: (giggles) I love your sense of humor!

"Girl, sometimes you are unbelievable!" Alya said in exasperation along with everyone else that her best friend likes Adrien's sense of humor more than Cat Noir's. Meanwhile, Marinette buried her face in embarrassment.

Aspik: Really? Thanks!

Ladybug: If anything goes wrong, the second chance allows you to go back in time to the exact moment you activated it.

Aspik: Got it. Second chance. (adjusts bangle)

Ladybug: We now have five minutes. Within this time range, you can go back in time as many times as you want. But after that, when the head of the snake goes back in place, you'll detransform. Still no Cat... Come to think of it, we're okay without him. Now that we have your power, you and I are gonna make an awesome team. (Ladybug and Aspik climb up. Plagg groans.)

"I never thought I'd say this, but I'm with Plagg on this one," Tikki groaned in frustration along with everyone else while the two heroes blushed in embarrassment over their mistakes in this battle.

Scene: Paris.

Ladybug: ... Where is she? (Desperada materializes out of nowhere.)

Desperada: Nobody can escape me from here. (Desperada disappears Ladybug.)

Hawk Moth (o.s.): Very nice, Desperada.

Scene: Hawk Moth's lair.

Hawk Moth: Once you've captured Cat Noir and you don't need your powers anymore, these stickers will release the heroes and their Miraculous will be mine.

Scene: Paris.

Plagg: (indignant) Awesome team, all right!

Aspik: Gimme some time.

Alternate scene: Sewers. Aspik's time reverses.

Ladybug: We now have five minutes-

Aspik: Before I transform back, I know.

Ladybug: Did we not make it?

Aspik: No, but I used my power of second chance. No time to wait for Cat Noir - we're fine without him. You'll see, we're gonna make an awesome team - Aspik and Ladybug.

Ladybug: Aspik? Wow! You've only just started being a superhero and you already seem to have all of this down.

Aspik: Guess you made the right choice, Ladybug. (Ladybug and Aspik climb up. Plagg groans.)

Alternate scene: Paris.

Ladybug: ... Where is she?

Aspik: No, wait. The first time, Desperada's fire came from there. (Ladybug and Aspik run.) Here. As a thank you for choosing me.

Ladybug: Oh! Uh, thanks! (Aspik shrugs. Desperada disappears Ladybug.)

Plagg: (indignant) Awesome team, all right!

Aspik: I just need a bit more time.

Plagg: To do what?! Charm Ladybug?! Or defeat the villain?!

Aspik: Second chance!

Alternate scene: Sewers. Aspik's time reverses.

Ladybug: We now have five - AH!

Aspik: Trust me - we've been through this before.

"OK, this is getting ridiculously monotonous," Kagami commented on Adrien keep repeating on using the power of Second Chance and everyone grumbled in agreement, causing a blush of embarrassment from the blond boy himself.

"How are you possibly not aware that you two have gone back in time several times, girl?!" Alya asked, shocked that her best friend is still unaware of the time travel on-screen.

"The Snake holder is the one going back in time, Alya. So, he's the only one aware of the time change," Marinette explained and everyone else murmured in understanding.

Ladybug: Shouldn't we wait for Cat Noir?

Aspik: No need, let's try a different exit this time.

Ladybug: So you saved my life several times already? I knew! -

Aspik: We'd make an awesome team? I hope you're right.

Ladybug: (quietly) He can read my mind too.

Alternate scene: Paris.

Aspik: This seems okay here.

Ladybug: Adrien - I mean, snake...

Aspik: Call me Aspik.

Ladybug: Aspik, you really are a super- (Desperada disappears Ladybug.)

Plagg: Awesome team, all -

Aspik: I know! (time reverses)

Alternate scene: Paris. Desperada disappears Ladybug again.

Aspik: Not again!

Alternate scene: Paris. Desperada disappears Ladybug again and again.

Aspik: No, no, no!

Alternate scene: Sewers. Desperada disappears Ladybug again and again.

Alternate scene: Paris. Desperada disappears Ladybug again and again.

Aspik: You know, Ladybug? I'm actually also Cat Noir and I've been in love with you since our eyes first met. (Desperada disappears Ladybug.)

"UGGGGH!" Everyone in the audience loudly groaned in frustration while also frowning at Adrien.

Alternate scene: Paris. Desperada disappears Ladybug... several times in a row.

Scene: Sewers.

Ladybug: We now have five minutes. Within this time range, you can go back in time as many times as you want -

Aspik: Sass, scales rest. (detransforms; and catches him in his hands)

"Poor Sass! He looks all tired out!" Rose said, feeling sorry for the poor kwami.

"How many times did you go back in time, Adrien?!" Wayzz sternly asked the blond boy, feeling sorry for his fellow kwami as well.

"You don't wanna know," Adrien muttered out his answer.

Oh, Adrien! They'll find out anyway! Angel thought in exasperation.

Ladybug: But...

Adrien: It didn't work. I'm so sorry. I wasn't the right choice for you after all. (Plagg sighs)

Ladybug: No! You have to be the right snake. I guess I must've done something wrong.

Adrien: No, it's not you. I just can't protect you. I never managed to save you.

Ladybug: We can try again.

Adrien: No, I can't bear seeing Desperada capture you every time without ever being able to save you.

Ladybug: How many times did you see me?

Adrien: I've been trying for months. It was 25,913th time. I don't know what to do anymore!

After hearing the number of times Adrien has used the Snake Miraculous' power, all hell now broke loose on the blond boy…

WHAT?! 25,913 TIMES?! (Everybody)

POOR SASS! (Kwamis)

HOW WAS THAT EVEN POSSIBLE?! (Alya)

WHAT WERE YOU THINKING, DUDE?! (Nino)

I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS, ADRIEN! (Master Fu)

I CAN'T BELIEVE SASS IS STILL ALIVE! (Alix)

THIS IS RIDICULOUS! UTTERLY RIDICULOUS! (Chloe)

I CANNOT BELIEVE I WAS ATTRACTED TO YOU! (Kagami)

"EVERYBODY CALM DOWN!" Marinette silenced the entire theater as soon as Adrien buried his face in sadness and embarrassment. "Adrien, I love you, but I'm very disappointed in you. Promise me you won't make the same mistake ever again."

"I promise, m'lady. Sorry I've been listening to my heart over my brain," Adrien softly apologized to his girlfriend.

"Luckily, you made up for it by pointing to the right person for this Miraculous," Marinette said as she slowly smiled which made Adrien slowly smile back.

Ladybug: But... who could possibly wear this Miraculous besides you?

Luka: Ladybug? (appears) Oh, I see you found Adrien. I'm glad, I was worried.

Adrien: ... Brave? Determined? Caring? Why don't you give him the Miraculous?

"YOU'RE VIPERION?!" Everyone excluding the two heroes, Master Fu, and the kwamis asked Luka in shock in which he responded with a nod, earning him congratulatory hi-fives from most of the teens in the theater.

"Now it's my cue to do this!" Angel said as she snapped her fingers. After the fingersnap, Sass the Snake Kwami appeared.

"Where am I? Greetingssss, Masssster Fu and my fellow kwamissss. Massssster Luka, is that you?" Sass said as he flew to his temporary holder. After many greetings and pleasantries with the others, the other kwamis filled him in on what's happening since they got here much to Sass's shock.

Ladybug: Thank you for saving my life so many times, Adrien. (kisses)

Adrien: I'll go and hide. I'm sure you guys will succeed, Ladybug.

Luka: Did I miss something?

Ladybug: Luka Couffaine, here is the Miraculous of the Snake, which grants the power of Second Chance. You will use it for the greater good, if you're willing. (Luka takes the box) Once we succeed, you must return the Miraculous to me. Can I trust you?

Luka: Desperada attacked my family, and my friends. So if I can help you anyway, I will. (places the box in the palm of his hand and opens it. A glow appears out of the box. Sass appears between Luka and Ladybug.)

Sass: Greetings. My name is Sass, and I'll be your Kwami.

Plagg: Ah! At last, you've come to your senses.

Adrien: I'm not sure Ladybug will have very fond memories of her experience with "Adrien Agreste".

"You're lucky I have very many fond memories when we're Marinette and Adrien," Marinette pointed out to her boyfriend with a playful frown and Adrien softly smiled at her in response.

Plagg: Then make up for it as Cat Noir.

Adrien: You're right.

[Transformation Sequence]

Adrien: Plagg, claws out! (Adrien transforms into Cat Noir)

Sass: All you have to say is... "Sass, scales slither."

[Transformation Sequence]

Luka: Sass, scales slither! (Luka transforms into Viperion)

Everybody widened their eyes in excitement and awe of Luka's transformation into Viperion. All the girls in the audience (except for Juleka of course) swoon at Luka's transformation much to the boys' annoyance.

"You look very handsome in that suit, Luka. I love how it matches your hair," Kagami quietly commented on Viperion's appearance which made Luka blush furiously.

"Indeed, Masssster Luka," Sass complimented his holder alongside Kagami.

Ladybug: Just in time. Cat Noir, I'd like you to meet -

Viperion: Viperion. Can't wait to work with you. (Ladybug sees Desperada.)

Cat Noir: (to Luka) Perhaps you would've preferred a lucky horseshoe for your first mission.

Ladybug: Cat!

Viperion: No need. Ladybug brings enough luck for all of us. (Cat Noir nods)

Ladybug: Thanks. Desperada's at the top of the Eiffel Tower! Let's take her vantage point away from her! We're gonna need your Cataclysm! Our team would be lost without him!

Cat Noir: At your service, m'lady! Here! Cataclysm! (Cat Noir uses his Cataclysm)

Scene: Eiffel Tower. A big crash occurs; Desperada falls down. Ladybug uses her Lucky Vision.

Ladybug: All her weapons come from her guitar case. (to Cat Noir and Viperion) We have to prevent her from using them, then destroy the case! Ready?

Viperion: Second chance. (adjusts bangle. Ladybug, Viperion, and Cat Noir fight Desperada. Desperada disappears Ladybug and Cat Noir) Second chance!

Alternate scene: Eiffel Tower.

Viperion: Wait! (Desperada disappears Ladybug) Second chance!

Alternate scene: Eiffel Tower. Ladybug catches Desperada with her yo-yo, but Desperada kicks and disappears Cat Noir.

Viperion: Second chance!

Alternate scene: Eiffel Tower. Ladybug and Cat Noir fight Desperada, Viperion playing his lyre.

Viperion: Second chance!

Alternate scene: Eiffel Tower.

Viperion: Wait! This time I know what to do! (Ladybug catches the hand right with her yo-yo and Viperion catches the hand left with his lyre, Cat Noir slides down into her saddle to wrap around his ankles, throws the guitar into the air and Ladybug uses his yo-yo to destroy her guitar)

Ladybug: No more evil-doing for you, little akuma. Time to de-evilize! (Ladybug catches the akuma) Gotcha! Bye-bye, little butterfly. Miraculous Ladybug! (She throws the saddle into the air, the Miraculous Cure restores damage and turns Desperada back into Vivica)

Vivica: What am I doing here?

Ladybug, Cat Noir, & Viperion: Pound it!

"Pound it!" Marinette, Adrien and Luka did a three-way fist-bump before the main couple kissed in victory while everyone else (except for Lila of course) cheered and applauded for Luka's hero debut.

"Thank you for saving our lives, Luka," Kagami said to Luka with a kiss on the cheek. Soon after, the couple saw that they're surrounded by the others who smiled knowingly in response (except for Lila who's just bored).

Scene: Hawk Moth's lair.

Hawk Moth: History repeats itself, Ladybug! But rest assured, one day I will be the one who rewrites it! (He laughs evilly as the window closes)

Scene: Paris.

Luka: Thank you for trusting me.

Ladybug: You were the right choice, Luka. I'm sure we'll see each other again soon. Bug out!

Scene: Couffaine houseboat.

Jagged Stone: I know I wasn't very rock 'n' roll to you, Vivica. And even if you did eat my cereal and drink Fang's milk, I should've never fired you that way. You can come back if you want, but get your own breakfast, okay?

"THAT'S IT?! She got fired just because she ate his and Fang's breakfast?!" Kim asked in shock as well as the people who weren't there.

"Told you it was silly and stupid," Angel said and everyone else nodded in agreement.

Vivica: I promise, Jagged.

Jagged Stone: Besides, I get why Anarka no longer wants to play with me. And I respect her decision, what's past is past, isn't that right, Nanarky? (Anarka nods)

Kagami: I was wrong about you and Luka, wasn't I? But you'd better hurry up and choose, Marinette. You don't always get a second chance when it comes to love.

Alya: Well, Adrien and Luka can choose too, right? And they haven't made their choice yet, either.

"And that was Luka's debut as Viperion," Angel said and once again, everybody (except for Lila) cheered for the blue-haired boy's superhero debut. "The next and last episode of the day is Christmaster, which was Nino's little brother, Chris." Nino then groaned in advance of seeing his little brother akumatized.