History Fanfic / SomeoneToWatchOverMe

* NiceJobFixingItVillain: Marinette could never bring herself to tell Adrien how she felt about him as long as it was just herself at stake, but she managed it in order to help him through his father's emotional abuse.

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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/17364824 Someone to Watch Over Me]]'' is a ''WesternAnimation/MiraculousLadybug'' FanFic by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/dfcfanfics dfcfanfics]], set shortly after the end of canon Season 2. With his near-exposure on Heroes Day, Gabriel turns to extreme measures, and sets out to break Adrien's will and akumatise him, in hopes that his emotional connection to his mother will make him an especially powerful akuma. When Marinette notices the strain Adrien is under, though, she makes it her mission to help him out -- both in and out of her mask. Before they know it, Adrien is falling for ''both'' of her identities, Marinette is pleading with her kwami for help, and Gabriel is laughing hysterically at the tangle his son has landed himself in.

-> '''Tikki''': I would suggest this. As you ''and'' as Ladybug...keep an eye on him for a while, okay? Be as good a friend to him as you can. Make sure he knows someone's out there who cares about him, who's thinking about him. Someone he can always reach out to if he wants to get things off his chest. I think he'd really like that.

* {{Callback}}: The trigger for Adrien to choose between Marinette and Ladybug is [[spoiler:when he learns that his handmade scarf was from Marinette, not his father, and that she chose not to speak up about the mistake because she thought it would help his relationship with his father. He's overwhelmed by her selflessness and [[RelationshipUpgrade makes his choice]] on the spot]].
* CooperationGambit: Gabriel offers an elegant plan [[spoiler: for using a Wish to revive his wife with minimal magical backlash]]. Master Fu isn't keen to help him, but doesn't want open warfare either.

* DarkIsNotEvil: Actually, it's the dark [[spoiler:form of Adrien's akuma]] that ultimately succeeds [[spoiler:in healing his mother where his light form fails]]. On the other hand, that's mostly because [[spoiler:Gabriel tries to betray them. And Nooroo certainly prefers to give light side powers.]]
* DeadManWriting: Marinette leaves a note for [[spoiler:her parents to find, when she goes to participate in making a wish, telling them that she's Ladybug and what she's doing,]] in case she doesn't come back. [[spoiler: Happily, she's later able to read it out in person.]]
* DickDastardlyStopsToCheat: Gabriel could have revived his wife all according to plan, if only he hadn't [[spoiler: ordered Nathalie to "hit and run", i.e., steal the Cat and Ladybug Miraculous, partway through the revival ritual. Adrien is so furious that he almost loses control of his part in the ritual, and ultimately Gabriel has to sacrifice his own life force to stabilize it, taking his wife's place in magical stasis.]]

* ExactWords: Nooroo has been ordered to report any intrusions by Ladybug OR Chat Noir. When he finds ''both'' their kwamis in the mansion, [[spoiler: he reports Ladybug's presence, which exposes Marinette's identity, but he delays revealing Chat Noir, which gives Adrien time to evacuate.]]

* {{Geas}}: Nooroo has to obey orders from his Miraculous holder, even though he hates what he's doing. [[spoiler: Plagg is unimpressed, but Tikki reminds him that they've all been in the same situation before.]]
* GreenEyedMonster: Downplayed. Chloe is certainly unimpressed by Adrien [[spoiler: choosing to date Marinette,]] and they talk it out, but the story doesn't really linger on her.
* HealingHands: [[spoiler: Adrien's akumatized form, Lifeline, can project healing beams from his hands.]] A crucial part of Gabriel's plan to revive his wife.
* HeroicSacrifice: [[spoiler: Gabriel, in the end, giving his life force to stabilize his wife.]]

** Marinette and Adrien [[spoiler: learn each other's heroic identities, at different times, as well as identifying Hawkmoth.]]
** Adrien learns that [[spoiler: Nino is Carapace.]] In turn, [[spoiler: Nino realizes who Ladybug and Chat Noir are, and reveals Rena Rouge to him.]]

** In the epilogue, Marinette [[spoiler: reveals her Miraculous to her parents.]]

** And again when he [[spoiler: deduces that Marinette is Ladybug.]]

* IWasJustJoking: Gabriel, at dinner, [[spoiler: compliments Marinette's design talents, then adds, "And, of course, you are also Ladybug."]] He intended to refer to [[spoiler: the time she was chosen to play Ladybug in a music video, but of course that's not what she thinks of first, and she can't completely cover her shock.]]

* MexicanStandoff: [[spoiler: Marinette and Gabriel learn each other's identities while in his dining room. She transforms first, but hesitates when he continues talking rather than immediately attacking, while he has the home turf and has previously shown himself to be capable of fighting her and Chat Noir at the same time when transformed. And if she retreats, both of them can get reinforcements.]]
* MortonsFork: Having Adrien choose between her masked and civilian identities is a win for Marinette either way. [[spoiler: Unless, of course, all that extra contact helps him connect the dots and realize who she is.]]

* PersonalityPowers: [[spoiler: Adrien's bodyguard is big, almost never talks, and doesn't seem to mind being called "the Gorilla". Once Hawkmoth is gone and the city can relax a bit, he gets the Monkey Miraculous and fights crime as the Silverback.]]

* SerenadeYourLover: Adrien plays a song for Ladybug that he'd been composing specifically for her, leading to their FirstKiss while he's [[ShutUpKiss trying to explain the piece.]]
* SharingABody: [[spoiler: Gabriel ends up as a voice in his wife's head after his life force is vacuumed out of his body and into hers. He can't control her at all, but he can still give some helpful advice.]]

--> '''Alya''': I think Chloé will be frozen in place like that until someone has her bronzed.
* StupidSacrifice: Ladybug can't ever date Chat Noir, because that puts their secret identities at risk of exposure. [[spoiler: So when Adrien realizes that Marinette is Ladybug, he decides that in order to be there for her, he needs to hand over the Cat Miraculous to another holder -- apparently not considering the fact that he ''still knows who she is'' regardless of whether he's Chat Noir, so the risk to her identity hasn't been significantly reduced. ''Plus'' he reveals his own identity in order to hand the Miraculous over, ''plus'' that very quickly leads to the intended recipient guessing that Marinette is Ladybug, ''and'' Adrien learning the identities of Carapace and Rena Rouge.]]
--> '''Plagg:''' "You just ran through four secret identities in thirty seconds, and that's a new record! The only reason you didn't blow Queen Bee's is that there are only six people left who ''don't'' know hers."
* SuperPowersForADay: [[spoiler: After the Butterfly Miraculous is recovered, it is finally put to proper use, watching over Paris and empowering everyday people who need help.]]

--> '''Tikki''': He'd like you to turn into you and come see him, because he can't wait to see you again, but he also needs to talk to you about whether he'll be dating you, you, or you ''and'' you, because he's also crazy about ''you''.
* VampiricDraining: [[spoiler: The dark side of Adrien's akumatized form can drain life with one hand in order to supercharge [[HealingHands the healing beam from the other.]]]]
* WellIntentionedExtremist: Gabriel, as per canon, but what's notable is that [[spoiler: he eventually persuades the heroes that he has a more-or-less workable plan -- albeit risky -- and they reluctantly make a deal rather than take their chances in a straight-up fight.]]

--> '''Nathalie''': Adrien really ''must'' be smitten! He's letting you take some of his beloved Camembert.

* YourFavorite: Gabriel assumes that Adrien loves Camembert, because they go through so much of it. It's actually his ''kwami's'' TrademarkFavoriteFood, of course.

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/17364824 Someone to Watch Over Me]]'' is a ''WesternAnimation/MiraculousLadybug'' FanFic by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/dfcfanfics dfcfanfics]], set shortly after the end of canon season two. With his near-exposure on Heroes Day, Gabriel turns to extreme measures, and sets out to break Adrien's will and akumatise him, in hopes that his emotional connection to his mother will make him an especially powerful akuma. When Marinette notices the strain Adrien is under, though, she makes it her mission to help him out -- both in and out of her mask. Before they know it, Adrien is falling for ''both'' of her identities, Marinette is pleading with her kwami for help, and Gabriel is laughing hysterically at the tangle his son has landed himself in.

* {{Callback}}: The trigger for Adrien to choose between Marinette and Ladybug is [[spoiler: when he learns that his handmade scarf was from Marinette, not his father, and that she chose not to speak up about the mistake because she thought it would help his relationship with his father. He's overwhelmed by her selflessness and [[RelationshipUpgrade makes his choice]] on the spot]].

!! ''Someone to Watch Over Me'' contains examples of:

* YourFavorite: Gabriel assumes that Adrien loves Camembert, because they go through so much of it. It's actually his ''kwami's'' TrademarkFavoriteFood, of course.

Adrien is used to his father taking him for granted and treating him poorly, especially since his mother's disappearance...but it's never been anywhere ''near'' this bad before. Between that and trouble at school, his life is in quite the downward spiral. He's been putting on a brave face, but he's struggling...and his friends are starting to notice. One special friend in particular.

Marinette is determined to help him, any way that she can -- with ''and'' without her mask. But when Akumas fly towards Adrien, he soon finds himself more deeply entwined in Marinette's life AND Ladybug's private life than he'd ever imagined. Can Adrien possibly decide between the two angels who are making his life worth living again? Can Marinette process Adrien's crush on Ladybug AND his growing feelings for her? And can Gabriel stop laughing long enough to launch his master plan?

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/17364824 Someone to Watch Over Me]]'' is a ''WesternAnimation/MiraculousLadybug'' FanFic by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/dfcfanfics dfcfanfics,]] and is complete.

-> '''Tikki''': I would suggest this. As you ''and'' as Ladybug... keep an eye on him for a while, okay? Be as good a friend to him as you can. Make sure he knows someone's out there who cares about him, who's thinking about him. Someone he can always reach out to if he wants to get things off his chest. I think he'd really like that.

Adrien is used to his father taking him for granted and treating him poorly, especially since his mother's disappearance... but it's never been anywhere ''near'' this bad before. Between that and trouble at school, his life is in quite the downward spiral. He's been putting on a brave face, but he's struggling... and his friends are starting to notice. One special friend in particular.

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/17364824 Someone to Watch Over Me]]'' is a ''WesternAnimation/MiraculousLadybug'' FanFic by [[https://archiveofourown.org/users/dfcfanfics dfcfanfics]], and is complete.

* DarkIsNotEvil: Actually, it's the dark [[spoiler:form of Adrien's akuma]] that ultimately succeeds [[spoiler:in healing his mother where his light form fails]]. On the other hand, that's mostly because [[spoiler:Gabriel tries to betray them. And Nooroo certainly prefers to give light side powers]].
* DeadManWriting: Marinette leaves a note for [[spoiler:her parents to find, when she goes to participate in making a wish, telling them that she's Ladybug and what she's doing]], in case she doesn't come back. [[spoiler: Happily, she's later able to read it out in person.]]
* DickDastardlyStopsToCheat: Gabriel could have revived his wife all according to plan, if only he hadn't [[spoiler: ordered Nathalie to "hit and run" ie steal the Cat and Ladybug Miraculous, partway through the revival ritual. Adrien is so furious that he almost loses control of his part in the ritual, and ultimately Gabriel has to sacrifice his own life force to stabilise it, taking his wife's place in magical stasis]].

* ExactWords: Nooroo has been ordered to report any intrusions by Ladybug OR Chat Noir. When he finds ''both'' their kwamis in the mansion, [[spoiler: he reports Ladybug's presence, which exposes Marinette's identity, but he delays revealing Chat Noir, which gives Adrien time to evacuate]].

* GreenEyedMonster: Downplayed. Chloe is certainly unimpressed by Adrien [[spoiler: choosing to date Marinette]], and they talk it out, but the story doesn't really linger on her.

* HeroicSacrifice: [[spoiler: Gabriel, in the end, giving his life force to stabilise his wife.]]

** After Adrien and Ladybug share an unexpectedly romantic evening and have an extended kissing session, Tikki points out to Marinette that there's a limit to this strategy; eventually, being too accommodating will raise Adrien's suspicions, and she needs to choose which identity should win.

** Nathalie is trying to help Gabriel revive his wife, even though that would put him off limits to her.

** Marinette and Adrien [[spoiler: learn each other's heroic identities, at different times, as well as identifying Hawkmoth]].
** Adrien learns that [[spoiler: Nino is Carapace]]. In turn, [[spoiler: Nino realises who Ladybug and Chat Noir are, and reveals Rena Rouge to him]].
** Marinette's mother lets slip to Adrien that Marinette made his favorite scarf, it wasn't from his father as he believed, not realising that he didn't know.
** In the epilogue, Marinette [[spoiler: reveals her Miraculous to her parents]].

** And again when he [[spoiler: deduces that Marinette is Ladybug]].

* IWasJustJoking: Gabriel, at dinner, [[spoiler: compliments Marinette's design talents, then adds, "And, of course, you are also Ladybug."]] He intended to refer to [[spoiler: the time she was chosen to play Ladybug in a music video, but of course that's not what she thinks of first, and she can't completely cover her shock]].

* MortonsFork: Having Adrien choose between her masked and civilian identities is a win for Marinette either way. [[spoiler: Unless, of course, all that extra contact helps him connect the spots and realise who she is.]]

* OOCIsSeriousBusiness: Adrien's bodyguard, after miming his way through ordinary conversations throughout the story, [[spoiler: actually speaks up when Gabriel orders him to help steal the Turtle and Fox Miraculous]].

* SerenadeYourLover: Adrien plays a song for Ladybug that he'd been composing specifically for her, leading to their FirstKiss while he's [[ShutUpKiss trying to explain the piece]].

* StupidSacrifice: Ladybug can't ever date Chat Noir, because that puts their secret identities at risk of exposure. [[spoiler: So when Adrien realises that Marinette is Ladybug, he decides that in order to be there for her, he needs to hand over the Cat Miraculous to another holder -- apparently not considering the fact that he ''still knows who she is'' regardless of whether he's Chat Noir, so the risk to her identity hasn't been significantly reduced. ''Plus'' he reveals his own identity in order to hand the Miraculous over, ''plus'' that very quickly leads to the intended recipient guessing that Marinette is Ladybug, ''and'' Adrien learning the identities of Carapace and Rena Rouge.]]

* VampiricDraining: [[spoiler: The dark side of Adrien's akumatized form can drain life with one hand in order to supercharge [[HealingHands the healing beam from the other]].]]
* WellIntentionedExtremist: Gabriel, as per canon, but what's notable is that [[spoiler: he eventually persuades the heroes that he has a more-or-less workable plan -- albeit risky -- and they reluctantly make a deal rather than take their chances in a straight-up fight]].

* LovesMyAlterEgo: Marinette is shocked to learn that Adrien has a crush on Ladybug. After they spend more time together, Adrien is quite surprised to learn that Ladybug likes him better than Chat Noir -- or, at least, she won't allow herself to consider dating Chat due to the risk of Hawkmoth learning too much.

* MentorMascot: Tikki takes a big role in guiding Marinette through her dual-identity dating dance.
* MexicanStandoff: [[spoiler: Marinette and Gabriel learn each other's identities while in his dining room. She transforms first, but he has the home turf and has previously shown to be capable of fighting her and Chat Noir at the same time when transformed. And if she retreats, both of them can get reinforcements.]]

* LovesMyAlterEgo: Marinette is shocked to learn that Adrien has a crush on Ladybug. After they spend more time together, Adrien is quite surprised to learn that Ladybug likes him better than Chat Noir - or, at least, she won't allow herself to consider dating Chat due to the risk of Hawkmoth learning too much.

* PetTheDog: Gabriel does actually hope that Adrien will ultimately be happy with his girlfriend of choice - even if he chooses Gabriel's nemesis - and he adjusts his treatment of Adrien to match.

* StupidSacrifice: Ladybug can't ever date Chat Noir, because that puts their secret identities at risk of exposure. [[spoiler: So when Adrien realises that Marinette is Ladybug, he decides that in order to be there for her, he needs to hand over the Cat Miraculous to another holder - apparently not considering the fact that he ''still knows who she is'' regardless of whether he's Chat Noir, so the risk to her identity hasn't been significantly reduced. ''Plus'' he reveals his own identity in order to hand the Miraculous over, ''plus'' that very quickly leads to the intended recipient guessing that Marinette is Ladybug, ''and'' Adrien learning the identities of Carapace and Rena Rouge.]]

* WellIntentionedExtremist: Gabriel, as per canon, but what's notable is that [[spoiler: he eventually persuades the heroes that he has a more-or-less workable plan - albeit risky - and they reluctantly make a deal rather than take their chances in a straight-up fight]].
* WickedCultured: Gabriel Agreste, naturally. He doesn't go as far as AffablyEvil - most people agree he's abrasive, stern, and aloof - but he's intelligent, has good taste, and respects skill even among his enemies.

* IJustWantMyBelovedToBeHappy: Both Marinette and Ladybug encourage Adrien to make his own choice between them, so long as each has a part in his life. They're sincere, but of course the reader knows it's not as great a sacrifice as it may appear.

* IThinkYouBrokeHim: Adrien is stunned speechless and unmoving after Marinette tells him that he's very special to her.

* OOCIsSeriousBusiness:
** Adrien's bodyguard, after miming his way through ordinary conversations throughout the story, [[spoiler: actually speaks up when Gabriel orders him to help steal the Turtle and Fox Miraculous]].

* TwoPersonLoveTriangle: The canonical two-person love square is further complicated by Adrien starting to date both Marinette and Ladybug, while trying to untangle his feelings for each of them. Including Chat Noir [[DramaticIrony asking Marinette for advice]] about managing his two identities in a relationship.
--> '''Tikki''': "He'd like you to turn into you and come see him, because he can't wait to see you again, but he also needs to talk to you about whether he'll be dating you, you, or you ''and'' you, because he's also crazy about ''you''."
** Hawkmoth even plots to exploit the triangle to his advantage, assuming that when the triangle breaks, the disappointed party will be a prime akuma target.