At the Île aux Cygnes, outside the Paris Career Expo Luka, along with Marinette, Alec and his cameraman walk with him, Luka closes his eyes whilst feeling the breeze as Alec and his cameraman look at each other in confusion. The cameraman begins to film him. Luka raises his violin in the air to let the wind produce music for it.
Luka: Musical instruments fill the space and space fills the instruments. No phone in the world will ever be able to do that. *Alec starts to tear up and wipes his tears. He then realizes that he's on the air. *
Alec: Cut! CUT!
Cameraman: Again? *He groans and walks with Alec, Marinette walks up to Luka and kisses him on the cheek. *
Marinette: Woah, you have a gift for finding the right words at the right time! *From a far distance behind Marinette, Adrien sits near a place where they're at. *
Luka: Adrien.
Marinette: Huh?
Luka: He's behind you, Marinette. *Marinette turned around and she saw him. *
Marinette: He barely comes out. He looks sad!
Luka: One more reason we should go to talk to him! *He takes Marinette's hand and the two walk together to Adrien. *
Luka: Something wrong, Adrien?
Adrien: (sighs) I just made the rounds to every stand at the Paris Career Expo, and I still don't know what I wanna do. If I don't figure it out, my father will decide for me once again. *Luka goes to sit beside Adrien as the boys look at Marinette. She then sits next to Luka. *
Luka: You know, I've always felt that modeling wasn't your true inner music.
Adrien: I thought things would be simple this way, that I'd be content to do what my father told me to. Like you, Luka, who decided to be a musician like your father. Or like you, Marinette, you've always known you wanted to be a fashion designer. But actually...
Adrien, Luka, and Marinette: It's way more complicated. *The three looked at each other and laughed. *
Luka: I don't wanna be a rock star like my dad. I make music but that's not my career, it's my nature. What I want though, is for other people to be able to feel that music. That's why I wanted to be a stringed instrument maker; to make instruments so people can create emotions with them.
Marinette: I feel like I always wanted to try new things. But the things I want to do, the things I forget to do, and the things that I just have to do, it's a lot, and I don't know.
Adrien: My father arranges it all for me, but when I think about what I actually wanna do nothing! My mind is empty!
Adrien and Marinette: I'm completely lost!
Luka: There's no one way to become Marinette or to become Adrien to find out who you are. You just need to learn how to listen to your inner melody. *He leans closer to Marinette. * Your inner music, Marinette, at this moment, is a little bit like a brass band where... all the instruments are playing a different tune. I get why you're lost. *The three of them laugh. * But if you listen a bit more closely, the music of your band is really beautiful. You just need some time to understand it. *He kissed her hand, she grinned at him, and he leaned closer to Adrien. * Your music, Adrien, sounds like it's being muffled by someone else playing a sad piano tune, but your true melody is a happy one. Pretty rock and roll. *He stands up and grabs his violin. * You two will eventually find what's already in front of you, but you can't hear it. Just let the melody flow. *He stands from a distance and begins to play his violin. Adrien and Marinette become mesmerized as they smile and look at each other. They stand up and go closer to where Luka is playing the violin. *
Adrien: So... you and Luka, huh?
Marinette: Yeah. You could say that.
Adrien: You two are perfect for each other, practically a perfect couple.
Marinette: I wouldn't say a "perfect couple." We're far from a couple. I'm sure you and Kagami are the perfect couple. *Adrien looked away and looked sad. * Sorry, I didn't know it was sensitive...
Adrien: It's okay. We're not together.
Marinette: You're not? Why?
Adrien: I... it's hard to explain.
Marinette: It's okay. You don't have to tell me if you don't want to. *Adrien grinned at her, his heart rate went up, but he snapped out of it. *
Adrien: (What are you doing?) Thanks, Marinette. *Back at the Paris Career Expo. Alec continues to host "You've Gotta Be Kidding". He is now standing in front of a wig booth. *
Alec: Who on earth would want to disguise himself with such a ridiculous fake hairdo? Louis XIV's reign is over. You've got to be kidding!
Wig Seller: A wig is never a disguise, sir. On the contrary, it is always very revealing. *He grabs a wig and puts it on Alec, then holds a mirror for him. Alec suddenly remembers a memory from his childhood. *
Alec: When I was a kid, I used to have long hair, but everyone made fun of me. That's why I shaved it all off. I've been making the wrong choices my whole life. My TV shows are nothing personal. I made fun of people when they made fun of me when I was a kid. *He starts to tear up. * I should've been the person I always wanted to be, *Then, he throws the wig off. * Trying to change the world instead of mocking it! *So, he falls on his knees. * I've wasted my life!
In Shadow Moth's lair, the lair window opens, and Butterflies start to flutter.
Shadow Moth: A man who has made bad choices because of pressure from others. A wasted life full of regrets and bitterness. What a perfect job for my akuma. *He creates a Mega Akuma in his hand. * Go and give that remorseful show host a new career that he won't regret! *The Mega Akuma flies out the window. At the Île aux Cygnes, at the Paris Career Expo, the Mega Akuma lands on Alec's microphone. * Wishmaker, I am Shadow Moth. The world didn't let you realize your childhood dreams. From now on, any person you touch will have no choice but to become who they dreamed of being when they were a child! And when you attack Ladybug and Cat Noir, their masks will fall as their childhood dreams betray them!
Alec: From now on, I'll only be who I wanna be * He stands up. * And thanks to me, everyone will finally be able to do what they always wanted! *The purple magic engulfs him and transforms him into Wishmaker. The other people in the expo run in fear after seeing Wishmaker transformed. Wishmaker then targets a citizen. *
Wishmaker: Live your childhood dream!
Toy Vendor: When I was a kid, I wanted to be Santa! *He transforms into Santa Claus while riding a sleigh. * My dream has come true! Merry Christmas, everyone! I can make people happy even if it's not Christmas! *He flies off as he drops gift boxes throughout Paris. Wishmaker jumps on the roof of Jagged Stone's limousine. *
Jessica: Let's go. *She and Aeon run behind an expo booth; Jessica gets Liiri out of her purse. *
Aeon: Where did you get that purse?
Jessica: Mom bought it for me before we came here. I thought I wouldn't need it, so why not?
Aeon: Genius.
Jessica: Let's go. Liiri, wings of Liberty! *She transforms into Eagle and Aeon presses on her bracelet and she transforms into Uncanny. *
Jagged Stone: Hey, I love your look! Rock and roll! *Wishmaker shoots him. * What the...
Wishmaker: Live your childhood dream! *Jagged's childhood dream as shown in the background is him wearing a crocodile costume while chasing after a squirrel. *
Jagged Stone: Haha! I finally get to live my childhood dream! Awesome! *The limo driver runs off. On the Île aux Cygne, Luka continues to play the violin, when they hear footsteps. *
Jagged Stone: (as a crocodile) Hey! Hi there, son!
Luka: Dad?
Adrien and Marinette: Jagged Stone? *A gift box falls beside Jagged. The three of them are in shock. *
Toy Vendor: (as Santa Claus) Merry Christmas, everyone! *He continues to drop gift boxes. Adrien, Luka, and Marinette start to run. *
Adrien: This is a nightmare, right? *A giant robot of what appears to be like a Robo Tech Ultimate Destructor appears in front of them. *
Robo Tech Ultimate Destructor: I will turn you into mush!
Luka: (to Adrien) Go hide behind that tree! *Adrien runs in the opposite direction with Marinette and hides her inside a portalet. * Stay here and transform, Marinette!
Marinette: I can't. What if you get blasted?
Luka: I'll lead him away from here.
Marinette: Be careful. *He kisses her on the forehead and closes the portalet door. *
Luka: So, robot, where is this mush you were promising? *He runs when the robot starts firing at him, Marinette opens the door and sees the coast is clear. *
Marinette: I've got to protect Luka! Quick, Tikki! Spots on! *She transforms into Ladybug. The Robo Tech Ultimate Destructor continues to fire lasers as Luka runs away from it. He falls to the ground but before the Robo Tech Ultimate Destructor fires its laser at Luka, Ladybug swings in and saves him. She brings Luka to the expo. *
Ladybug: You shouldn't have done that. You'll be safe here. *She gave him a quick peck on the lips, threw her yo-yo out, and swung away, Luka looked up and saw her fly away. *
Jagged Stone (Crocodile form): Help me! I don't know how to swim!
Luka: Hold on, Dad! I'm coming! *He runs and dives into the lake and gets his dad out. *
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