Me: why do people keep nagging me to upload?

Also me: *doesn't post for a month*

Sorry...

Shorter chapter here, hopefully next will come soon!

Xxx

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MDC REVEAL TONIGHT!

THE LIFE OF A DESIGNER DURING FASHION WEEK

WHO IS MDC?

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...Only 10 minutes until showtime...

Marinette was panicking. Gabriel Agreste was going to see this, Audrey Bourgeois was going to talk about this, and Lila's kingdom was going to come toppling down in 10 minutes.

Scratch that.

Lila's kingdom was going to come toppling down in 9 minutes.

Marinette was snapped out of her frenzy by Chloé clicking her fingers in front of her face.

"Did I say you could panic MDC? No-therefore you are not allowed to panic about this until I say so. So just calm down and let Juleka panic about it for you."

"Why me?!"

"I don't know you're closest babes," Chloé shrugged.

8 minutes.

Marinette breathed deeply. Luka grabbed his phone and played a recording of her song. Marinette's breathing got slightly steadier the more it played, slightly swaying to the rhythm.

7 minutes.

"Hey shouldn't we put these on?" Kagami asked, pointing at the masks.

"Oh yes I completely forgot!" Marinette nervously giggled, handing them out and watching as they all tied the ribbon into bows at the back.

6 minutes.

"Are we sure there's enough time in between outfits for us to change?" Kagami queried.

5 minutes.

"Don't make her panic even more Kagami! Marinette I'm sure there is time don't worry," Chloé reassured.

4 minutes.

Juleka tucked a lock of hair behind Chloe's ear.

3 minutes.

Luka cuffed his sleeves.

2 minutes.

Marinette dusted down Kagami's suit.

1 minute.

"Good luck," whispered Adrien.

"Thank you," Marinette mouthed back.

Zero.

"Good evening ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to MDC'S first fashion show!" A booming voice greeted the crowd, to which the audience began clapping loudly. "They have taken the industry by storm, and tonight, you will witness their reveal, as you all know they are anonymous! Without further a due-MDC!"

Marinette signalled to Kagami, who then pulled herself up the steps to the catwalk in her suit, the deep red contrasting her navy blue hair. The audience smiled as she reached the end of the catwalk, posing, and spun around, constantly exuding power and determination. She sighed as she walked off, nodding to Luka, before throwing off her blazer and polo neck and changing into her casual outfit.

Luka was up next, casually walking up and down the runway, looking effortlessly perfect in his grey suit (half the girls were swooning an "utterly ridiculous" amount according to Chloé later).

Juleka followed up after her brother, her purple pencil skirt and blazer combo making the business women in the room take notes at the sleek professionalism it radiated, as well as how feminine it looked. She was shaking as she left the floor-who wouldn't after living their life-long dream?

Chloé tossed her hair, smirking as the lights hit her white suit, and her gold jewellery blinded the crowd. They "oohed" when she made it to the end as they finally were able to see the stunning design in all its glory. She flipped her hair once again as she spun back around, sashaying back.

She high-fived Kagami, setting her off onto the runway again in her short skirt and shirt combination. The teen girls that had been dragged here by their parents nodded in approval at the chic "French girl" look, wondering how a red beret who look with it.

Luka caused a girl to faint when he presented his outfit, his dark overcoat giving him a sense of mystery (MDC really did know how to cater to her audience).

Juleka's gorgeous lace top was envied by several women, several of whom looked at their current outfit, begging that they'd be able to try it on afterwards.

Chloé's abnormally casual outfit made a few teens perk up, the girls because it was cool and the boys because damn that model looks cute.

Marinette gave a thumbs up to Kagami before she left for her last solo catwalk. Her dress swirled around her on the runway, and she showed her rare smile as she spun around at the end. She bowed and swept off the runway, now full on grinning.

Luka ran his fingers through his hair as he came into the audience's eye. His more formal suit stood out against the plain backdrop behind him, the emerald colour bringing out his matching eyes, making him look particularlyattractive.

Juleka's soft footsteps against the runway reached the end, where upon she took in the feeling for the last time of her modelling dream for the last time, placing her hands on her hips for a final pose, then sharply turning around and strutting off in her purple mermaid gown.

Chloé blew Marinette a quick kiss, before regaining her model posture. Juleka smiled softly at her, then allowing her to take over. Chloé pulled up her gloves, and walked on.

The crowd instantly recognised the inspiration behind her golden dress, several people realising that it was THE Queen Bee modelling it. She twirled at the end, then curtsied, silently thanking them all for having her serve them and model this dress for them. She regained her power stance, and sashayed off to the cheers from the audience.

Marinette breathed deeply, replaying Luka's voice in her head, and Juleka's reassuring words.

"AND NOW FOR THE FIRST TIME TONIGHT, REVEALING THEIR ANONYMOUS IDENTITY, MDC!"

"Do I just go on now?!" Marinette asked.

"Yeah, they're waiting for you!"

"You'll be fine"

"Let's go!" Her friends encouraged.

Marinette took a deep breath...

...And walked on.

She was wearing a flowing red tulle ball gown, which complimented her red lace mask. Her arms were folded, shoulders back, head down as she strutted down the catwalk. Despite her defensive stance, she controlled the room, and radiated confidence. She reached the end of the runway, her breathing slightly shaky. She could hear the clicks of shoes as Kagami, Luka, Juleka and Chloé filed out behind her, separating into pairs at each end of the "T" shaped runway.

Silence.

"Thank you all for coming to my first fashion show, and first fashion week. As you know, I promised to reveal myself to the public, and I intend to keep that promise. So," she announced, unfolding her arms and raising them to her face, "without further a due," she said as she untied the mask, causing people to gasp at her youth.

"MY NAME IS MARINETTE DUPAIN-CHENG AND GOODNIGHT!"

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I'll try and update the aftermath as soon as possible (though don't hold your breath). Love you xxxx

(Yes I know I'm evil).