‎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.
‎♪ Miraculous! Simply the best! ♪
‎♪ Up to the test when things go wrong! ♪
‎♪ Miraculous! The luckiest! ♪
‎♪ The power of love, always so strong! ♪
‎♪ Miraculous! ♪
‎-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!
‎[sobs]
‎-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.
‎[gasps] ‎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.
‎[crashing continues]
‎[music playing]
‎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.
‎[crashing sounds] ‎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.
‎[evil laugh]
‎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.
‎-Mister Agreste? ‎-You will call me The Collector!
‎Adrien, I have a great collection ‎I want to show you.
‎Grr!
‎Cheese!
‎[screaming]
‎Show me the news. It's just the news! ‎I'm Nadja Chamack--
‎Since the book ‎that filled my life is gone,
‎I'm going to use your life ‎to fill up this new one!
‎People of Paris...
‎Nothing could inspire me more
‎than imprisoning Ladybug and Cat Noir ‎in these pages forever!
‎[groans]
‎Cat Noir, what did you do?
‎Cat Noir, did you get my messages?
‎Yeah. And I can't wait to know more, ‎M'ladytective! So, who's the suspect?
‎Gabriel Agreste. ‎You know, the fashion designer.
‎-You got proof? ‎-Uh... Um... I can't tell you.
‎So, I'm supposed to just accept that?
‎You must trust me on this. ‎But it all makes sense!
‎Gabriel Agreste is a secretive man ‎and he never leaves his house.
‎And get this. Check out his brand's logo.
‎A butterfly?
‎You OK, Cat Noir?
‎It's time to get to the bottom of this.
‎My plan is working perfectly.
‎Whoa! What happened here? Looks like ‎somebody had a little tantrum!
‎Are you sure you're OK?
‎Yeah. Yeah, let's keep going.
‎Ah! He's got a son! Let's check his room, ‎make sure nothing's happened to him!
‎-Where's Gabriel? ‎-There is no more Gabriel!
‎There is only... The Collector!
‎You won't be able to escape!
‎Wait!
‎Nice piece, wouldn't you agree?
‎The akuma's gotta be in that book!
‎Yeah, but if we touch it, we'll disappear!
‎Lucky Charm!
‎A pedal?
‎I have no idea what to do with this! ‎We need to stall him.
‎Ladybug and Cat Noir, ‎you shall be the masterpieces
‎in my new book of inspiration!
‎-My collection's growing! ‎-No!
‎So that must mean Gabriel Agreste ‎can't possibly be Hawk Moth.
‎-He's been akumatized. ‎-You call Agreste
‎turning into The Collector good news?
‎-Gabriel Agreste's son isn't at home? ‎-Maybe he's already captured him!
‎You think he'd take it out on his own son?
‎-Uh... ‎-You cannot escape from me!
‎[evil laugh]
‎What if he has no pages left in this book?
‎But before I immortalise you, allow me ‎to seize your Miraculous for Hawk Moth!
‎-Cat Noir, I need ammunition! ‎-You need... what?
‎We are going to complete his collection!
‎-Very smart, milady! Quite ingenious! ‎-Less talking, more doing!
‎Cataclysm!
‎-Ready, Cat Noir? ‎-I'm always ready for you, milady!
‎Come on, come on.
‎No more ammo!
‎It's already full!
‎My book! No!
‎Miraculous Ladybug!
‎No more evildoing for you, little akuma.
‎Time to de-evilise!
‎Gotcha!
‎Bye-bye, little butterfly!
‎Pound?
‎Are you OK, Fa... Sir?
‎Cat Noir? Ladybug? What happened to me?
‎You were akumatized by Hawk Moth. ‎But don't worry. It's over now.
‎Thank you. Thank you, both of you.
‎[gasps]
‎Adrien! Where is my son?
‎He must be hiding.
‎Cat Noir's right. Otherwise ‎he'd have reappeared right here.
‎Nothing must happen to him. ‎He's too precious to me.
‎We're about to transform back! Goodbye.
‎Don't worry, sir. ‎I'm sure your son is safe and sound.
‎See you very soon.
‎So, since Gabriel Agreste was akumatized, ‎he can't possibly be Hawk Moth, right?
‎That's very probable, but how ‎did you find out that Gabriel Agreste
‎was the owner of the spell book?
‎At first, I thought it belonged
‎to Gabriel Agreste's son, Adrien, ‎'cause I saw him with it at school,
‎before it was stolen by a girl ‎and before Tikki got it back.
‎And I'd only just met you, so ‎I didn't know if I could tell you that.
‎So, yeah.
‎You were afraid in case the one ‎you love turned out to be Hawk Moth.
‎What? Uh, no! Er, how did you know ‎that? I mean, I don't love him at all.
‎[nervous laugh]
‎Oh, all right! Yes! Adrien is amazing.
‎I couldn't stand the thought ‎of him being a supervillain!
‎You know, if we want to be ‎stronger than Hawk Moth,
‎we have to trust each other.
‎I know.
‎But now Adrien will never ‎come back to school
‎because I can't give him that book back! ‎I'll never, ever see him again!
‎[sobs]
‎There isn't a single problem ‎that can't be solved, Marinette.
‎These modern inventions ‎really are quite incredible. Hmm.
‎So, when Adrien put the book down and ‎walked away, I wanted to take a peek.
‎See, I thought it was a portfolio with ‎pictures of him, 'cause he's so cute!
‎Er, but you already knew that. ‎Anyway, um, when he came back,
‎I was scared he'd see me staring at it, ‎so I hid it in my backpack.
‎And I know it was a dumb thing to do. ‎I'm really, really sorry.
‎I see. So, you're one of his admirers?
‎Admirers, yeah, that's the word.
‎You won't say anything to him?
‎Will you let Adrien come back to school?
‎Well, considering he didn't lose my book,
‎as it was borrowed by you, yes, I will.
‎Thank you!
‎Can I ask you a question?
‎I flipped through the book ‎and it looked really awesome.
‎Those illustrations of legendary heroes ‎are super... inspiring.
‎-Where did you get it? ‎-I found it while on a trip overseas.
‎I've never seen another copy of it.
‎Well, then you're very lucky to own it.
‎That was really brave, what you just did.
‎Thanks. All that matters is for Adrien ‎to be allowed out of the house again.
‎I'm sorry I became so furious over a book.
‎I shouldn't have taken it without asking.
‎That book was the very last gift ‎your mother gave to me before...
‎before she disappeared. All I have left ‎of her is this book... and you.
‎But I know I can't keep the book, ‎or you, locked up forever.
‎Does that mean ‎you'll let me go back to school then?
‎Thank you, Father!
‎So, then, if you already had ‎a copy of the book,
‎why did you go through all that trouble?
‎I did what I had to do to keep my secret.
‎-Happy to see me again? ‎-At your service, Master!
‎Nooroo, dark wings rise!
‎Ladybug, Cat Noir! ‎You almost managed to find out who I am,
‎but now I am more above suspicion ‎than I've ever been.
‎As of today, nothing will prevent me ‎from getting your Miraculous,
‎and making my greatest wish come true!
‎All I need to do now