Hello everyone!

I've been super busy, but I decided to start another Miraculous parody story. This time I'm doing the amazing work of Phantom Thief Jeanne starring Marinette! I hope you enjoy! I don't own Miraculous Ladybug or Phantom Thief Jeanne!

Chapter 1: The Blacklit Maiden

Nighttime calmed the land as Paris fell under its deep slumber. But a figure rose from the black of night, her eyes glittering in the moonlight. She stood atop a lamppost and watched the city below. Her blue hair reached down to her back in different ponytails. She wore red robes lined with a black trim and red boots adorned her feet. Around her neck was a golden amulet with a red gem. Next to her, a small red creature floated beside her.

"In the name of justice, the Miraculous Ladybug has appeared!" She announced.

From below her, a bunch of police cars were stationed at a nearby mansion. A short reddish-brown haired girl with a orange sweater, black rimmed glasses and green shorts look up to the lamppost. A satisfied grin on her face and a determined loo in her eyes.

"There she is! This is the night we'll catch you!" She shouted.

The girl on the lamppost, however, just smiled and took out what looked like a white key.

"It's time for me to ascend from the heavens and snatch that deceptive beauty!"

At the end of the century, a akuma targets a beautiful piece of artwork. She has disrupted this world.

"Marinette!"

Marinette snapped out of her thoughts as a bunch of colorful balls were dropped on top of her. The seventeen year old toppled over and fell to the ground. Frustrated, she looked up to see her best friend, Ayla glaring at her.

"What are you trying to do Alya?" Marinette asked in pain.

"Venting my anger out on you, she ran off yesterday again!" She replied angrily.

Marinette sighed and got up from the floor. She knew who Ayla was talking about.

"That thief Ladybug always gets away!" Ayla continued to rant.

Marinette growled and smacked her upside the head. "You have no right to upset the others in the club with your anger though!"

"Marinette, we're childhood friends so it's okay." Ayla said, rubbing her head. With a huff, she walked away from Marinette and kicked the balls she had put on top of her head.

Marinette smiled and continued with her stretches. She was grateful that Ayla hadn't figured it out after all these years. But in a way, she was glad she never figured it out.

I'm Marinette Dupain-Cheng. 17 years old. I belong to the Rhythmic Gymnastics Club. But…in truth…I'm really Miraculous Ladybug! But of course that's top secret.

"Hey Alya," Marinette started to say as she grabbed her ribbon. "Why don't you quit following your father at these crime scenes?"

"No way! One day I'll become a detective like him. That means I've got to learn the basics of the work." Alya's eyes sparkled as she thought of becoming a detective and living up to her family name.

Aw shoot! What a pain! She really wants to catch me! Thought Marinette, who sweatdropped.

"Oh I see what you're trying to do, you don't want me to catch Ladybug and become a hero!" Alya accused her.

"WHAT, OF COURSE NOT!" Marinette reassured her. "I want you live up to your dreams and catch Ladybug like you want to do."

Alya huffed and proceeded with her exercise. "I should burn your gymnastic records for telling me that."

"Hey I said I was supporting you!" Marinette whined.

TWEET!

A shrill whistle sounded the area as Miss Bustier walked in. Her short red hair was in a bun and she wore a white top. Her long black leggings made her white sneakers stand out.

"Chesaire! Dupain-Cheng! I hope you weren't fighting. Gymnastics requires a beautiful mind like a flower. If your mind is ugly, you can't perform. " She said.

"Yes ma'am." Marinette and Alya replied sheepishly.

"Now then, who started this little disagreement anyway?" She continued.

"Alya did."

"Marinette did."

Miss Bustier's eyes flashed dangerously red. "THAT'S IT! YOU BOTH ARE DONE FOR TODAY. OUT!"

And with that, she proceeded to kick both of them out of the gym that day, her classmates giving them quizzical looks as she did.

"Would you quit following me?" Marinette groaned as the twosome made their way home.

They lived in a fair complex apartment building on the edge of 12 Gotlib Street in the 21st arrondissement of Paris. There was the bakery that Marinette worked at and the bench the two would share on the outside. Both of them lived in the apartment next door.

"I can't help that I live right across from you!" Alya pointed out.

"I got scolded by a teacher and every time you're around, bad things happen to me." Marientte stated.

Alya pouted and walked ahead. Marientte stopped by the mailbox and checked to see if anything was in it. No surprise, it's empty. She thought sadly. It had been years since she'd last seen her parents. Poor Marinette lived all alone with Alya's family supporting her. She ran her parent's bakery in their absence.

"Earth to Marinette, are you even listening to me?"Alya called back. Suddenly, she walked into a mountain of boxes and they fell on both her and Marinette. She moaned and gave Ayla a glare that could rival their teacher's.

"Huh I guess you're right. I do bring bad luck with me wherever I go." Alya admitted.

"Everyone knows that!" Marinette growled.

"I wonder who left these empty boxes here?"

"I don't care, but you might want to apologize."

"I told you it wasn't my-"

A swift movement caused Alya to be lifted up in the air. Marinette looked up to see a tall boy who'd grabbed her. He had shining blonde hair, which she found incredibly interesting and his eyes were of green colored. He wore a white collared shirt and a black leather jacket. He had on tanned trousers and black shoes. But around his neck was a billowing white scarf. He made eye contact with Marinette, making her blush.

He placed Alya on the ground and walked over to Marinette. She caught a whiff of his scent. It smells like fresh bread and linen whites. What an unusual scent. She gasped as he lifted her off the ground.

"I'm sorry; I left those boxes there by mistake. I'll take care of them right away." He said in a smooth voice.

Marinette could only nod as she tried to keep her face from blushing. A small ding! broke her thoughts as the elevator opened up.

"Oh look the elevator is here. Come on Ayla let's go." Marinette gestured towards the elevator and Alya followed her in. Marinette watched as the blonde haired boy picked up his boxes and shot her one last glance before the doors closed in front of her.

"That guy was totally cool! Did you see the way he moved those boxes!" Marinette cooed as she and Ayla disembarked the elevator. Lucy couldn't stop herself from blushing while Alya shook her head at her friend's giddiness.

That cute guy…she's got it bad. She thought happily.

"Those boxes meant that he just moved in! His eyes were so dreamy and from the looks of it he seems like an honest person." Marinette tolled on.

Alya just nodded and walked to her front door. "I'll catch you later girl. Call me if you need anything." And with that, she disappeared inside her apartment.

"I wonder what's up with Alya? Oh well I guess she'll be fine." Marinette grinned.

Meanwhile downstairs, the boy leaned against the walls of the complex. He examined the papers in his hands. On the paper, a picture of Marinette was present.

"So I finally found her. Marinette Dupain-Cheng."

"Tikki I'm home!" Marinette called out, taking off her shoes at the door.

A small ball of light floated over to where she was ad with a pop! a small red bug creature appeared.

"Hello Marinette! Kwami of good luck Tikki has arrived!" She rang out.

Marinette smiled and gave Tikki a hug. "Hey Tikki!"

"It's a good thing that you're here because your next assignment is-"

"I refuse." Marinette cut her off.

"Wait but why?" Tikki asked confused.

Marinette grabbed her by the wing. "Because I did one yesterday! I'm a busy, social, adolescent high school student who has a life you know. Compare to me, I think kwamis have it made. You guys don't do test or have to go to school."

Tikki flew out of Marinette's reached as she took of her coat. "I know its hard Marientte, but in order for me to protect you, I've got to complete my orders from HQ."

"Then maybe we should quit stealing!" Marinette suggested.

"You still don't get it do you? You're the only one who can capture akumas in your magical yo-yo. You're the only one who can see them concealed in paintings and capture them. Because you're the incarnation of the celestial warrior, Miraculous Ladybug." Tikki explained.

"Well, being the incarnation of a magical superhero sure does have its perks sometimes." Marientte agreed.

"Well long ago, HawkMoth, who wanted this world, found out that the kwami were weaken in the 21th century. And that by using works of art in the human world, he could implant his akumas in them. They feed off the highest emotion in the human that buys them. He can take over the humans completely." Tikki flew next to Marinette who was siting on the couch. "If this went unchecked, kwami can die and humans will disappear."

Marinette had to admit she was right. A world without the people I love wouldn't be so fun at all.

"Your right Tikki! I've got to protect all the innocent people of this world." Marinette exclaimed.

"That's right because you're the only one who possess the power of good luck in your former life. If any other human were to touch the tainted paintings, they'll be possessed."

"But it'll be a hassle since I've got so much to do." Marinette thought aloud.

Tikki smiled and sat on the cushions of the couch. "Oh so you're going to give up on the reward because if you help me I'll grant you one wish."

Almost immediately Marinette ran over to Tikki and started to shake her tiny hands. "Okay let's do this job! Where is the painting located?"

"The eastern side of Paris, off the coast." Tikki said.

A slight pause made Marinette realize what that meant. "You have no clue where it's located."

"Sorry that's all the intel I got. I thought I'd leave the rest up to you." Tikki admitted.

"Well I guess it won't be that hard." Marinette opened the sliding glass door and walked on to the balcony. "The eastern side of Paris is located right in that cluster of buildings. It's a few blocks away, but I'm sure we'll make it."

"Good afternoon."

Marinette shrieked and turned to her right. Then her cheeks grew hot when she saw who it was. Quickly, she stuffed Tikki in her pocket.

"Um…g-g-good afternoon to you too." She said to the blonde haired boy.

Well that's it for the first chapter! Like or dislike? Well even if you do, leave a review, favorite, or follow for more!

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