Marinette's POV
I hum to myself as I place the presents under the Christmas tree in the living room. It may be early in the morning but I was woken up suddenly from a weird dream. My parents aren't awake yet so I go back upstairs to my computer. I go onto the Ladyblog website to see if any updates. I like to check, since Alya is determined to constantly ask me after she has updated, and to look over my actions. I love watching over the surprise interview I gave her, she gave me a big hug after it and I lit up a bit at that. It's nice to know when the little things you do make a difference. But today brings something different. A news report comes into the screen.
"Last night a series of destructive attacks happened over many, many various stores and ships over Paris. The culprit- a green monster in a Santa costume. It is currently unknown exactly what the creature is or it's motive but one thing is for sure. The police have no idea what it could do next. From CCTV footage we can see that it grows in knowledge and strength with each shop it destroys. The police haven't been able to control the situation yet-" The voice of the news reporter is broken off by Alya's enthusiastic voice
"Ladybug wherever you are I know that you will come and save us and our Christmas! You are going to defeat this villain and claim back the Christmas you deserve! Do not worry about being a bit later than expected! Huh! Maybe you even found out from this blog! I don't know but stay tuned for more on what's going on!" She finished with her signature smile. I glance at Tikki.
"Ready as always, Marinette?"
"Paris needs us to save Christmas! Tikki! Spots on! Yah!"
Adrien's POV
I stare wide eyed at the screens. Another akuma?! Even Christmas is evil!
"Your eyes are as wide as a camembert box! Just think, you get to see your lady again! At Christmas! I just hope I get some camembert afterwards," Plagg commented.
"Yeah but at the moment Paris needs us! Plagg! Claws out!" I quickly slip the small box into my pocket as I leap out of the window. Where could that monster be?! I remember something about it going to all shops so I head to the best area of shops I know.
As I leap into the roof I peer down, looking to see if I can see any signs of destruction coming from the inside. Silence. I decide to sit and wait to see what happens. Normally I would go bursting in, my staff at the ready. But that would be with Ladybug at my side. I feel very alone because I am just me, here, alone. If Ladybug were here, she could help me defeat this monster and we would save Christmas. And I would finally be able to give her the present I have been longing to give. Clearing my thoughts I decide to go back down to the ground and call her on my staff. I could work on my own but I feel better with her at my side. And I know she feels the same. I just wish that she thought of me as more than just a partner in crime : as someone special. I stare at my reflection on the wall. I still have similar looks to Adrien but my personality completely changes. I become more of a romantic and speak more. More of a open and freer side of me takes over, away from the rules of my father and my controlled life. I feel the pressures of being the perfect display for my father as Adrien melt away as I transform. I feel the energy surge through me and I feel much more alive! Like my life isn't some schedule! What adds to my happiness is seeing her. This reminds me of what I was about to do before I got lost in thought. I soon see her face flash up on the screen.
"Chat? Where are you? I've located the monster and it's growing stronger by the second!"
"I'm at the biggest shopping centre in Paris! Where are you?!"
"I'm at the Louvre! Come quickly!" And she leaves at that. I soon spring into action.
Ladybug's POV
That cat better come soon! I can't do this alone! The monster is inside the museum and wrecking havoc everywhere. I don't know what it does but I have seen what it looks like. It looks like a female grinch, but each time it destroys something Christmassy it seems to gather strength. What it will do with this strength I can only imagine. I anxiously await Chat to come. I hope he comes soon, who knows whats going on in there! I think that the only reason this monster is inside the museum is because there was an exhibition on the history of Christmas. This would mean that there are many Christmas-related objects around which attract the monster.
"Why hello my lady," Chat Noir says casually, dropping down by me.
"Chat Noir! Great your here! Let's go and save our Christmas!"
"And after this we can spend our Christmas together," he replied hopefully.
"I don't know, depends how much time we have on our miraculouses!" I do hope we do have time afterward before we de-transform. As I think about it, we never really spend time with each other apart from when someone has been akumatized! I know what Chat's like but that's about it. Then again, if we were to know more we might end up accidently revealing who we are without the mask. Sometimes, even I have wanted to tell him who I really am. I wanted to tell him so that it could sort out my love square. I like Adrien, and Chat Noir likes me. I like Chat Noir as a friend because I like Adrien when I am not Ladybug. Now I've got lost in these thoughts and realise I have just been standing outside the Louvre,  staring at the ground.
"Hello? Are you there Princess? I-"
"What?! Oh yeah! Let's go!" I interrupt whatever he was saying. Its time to win over evil once again!
Chat's POV
At least I'm not the only one a little distracted today! Ladybug is usually up and ready when I reach her or she reaches me but this time she seemed lost in deep thought. Strange. But anyway, let's save Paris: talk later!
"Ready when you are my lady!" However, as we step forward something stops us moving. It stops us seeing. Even with my night vision I can't see through this thick, black fog with grey sparkles. My first thought is 'where is Ladybug' and I try to reach where she is. I hear scream and shouts around and I just hope with all my hopes that they aren't hers. Images of her being carried away and hurt by the monster fill my mind. I know I can't stop them unless I find her.
'Unless those images are true' an annoying voice said inside my head. No! They can't be! Please let her be safe! Please...

"Yes! Now that Chat Noir and Ladybug have arrived I can finally get their miraculouses! Grinch- unless you want your powers gone and that you won't be able to show how horrible Christmas is you must bring me their miraculouses - Chat Noir's ring and Ladybug's earrings! Confuse them and then they will be an easy target! Use your shadowing!"