02x06 - Riposte

[bunniefuu]

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! ♪

Marinette!
This is quite a special day for you.

Yes, Tikki, it sure is!

Hmm. Still no call.

There's a ritual
we kwamis perform on a day like this.

Oh! Really? That's nice!

But I don't know
if you humans would like it.

I wonder if you guys even give each other
presents on your birthday.

Oh! Really, Tikki?
You got me a birthday present?

-A kwami specialty.
-Oh, that's so awesome! What it is?

[sings]

Miraculous birthday, Marinette!

Ugh!

-Oh, no! You don't like it, do you?
-Yes, yes! I love it!

It's amazing, it's... What is it?

A kwagatama! A great symbol of friendship
among us kwamis!

We take a hair from our Miraculous holder,

and join it to the hairs
of all former Miraculous holders

and, with them, we grow a magic resin
for a few months and...

I know you don't want to tell me
not to hurt my feelings,

but it's obvious you don't like it.

I'm sorry, Tikki! I really love your gift!
It's just that...

Alya should have called me by now!

We're supposed to be taking her little
sisters to the dentist at four o'clock!

Do you humans always celebrate
your birthday by going to the dentist?

No, of course not, Tikki!
It's a secret code!

They're throwing me
a surprise birthday party!

But how can it be a surprise,
if you know about it?

You know about the surprise,
but you pretend you don't,

so you won't spoil it
for those organising it!

-What about the dentist?
-It's a fake-out!

See, Alya's gonna pretend
to take me to the dentist's,

but she'll really be taking me
to my surprise party!

But what if you're wrong?

Impossible!
All the signs are there, Tikki!

Juleka jumped when I caught her
holding a bicycle pump!

-Perhaps Juleka has a bicycle?
-No, Tikki!

Obviously, she was planning
to use the pump to blow up balloons!

A surprise birthday party always
has balloons!

Also, yesterday, I caught Nino
listening to my favourite song!

Perhaps it's his favourite song too?

Are you kidding? He hates it! He has
no reason to listen to it unless...

he's making a playlist
for my surprise party! Elementary!

OK. If you don't believe me, why was Alya
having a secret convo with Adrien, huh?

Yes, Alya, I know a very good dentist
and here's his number!

Which means he's going to be there!

Or it means Alya is taking her sisters
to see Adrien's dentist!

Ugh! Fine. You know what?
There's one no-fail way to find out

if there's a surprise party in the making!

Watch their faces.

Mom! Dad! Do you know anything about
Alya planning a party for my birthday?

Uh...

Oh! Party? Uh... what party?

Uh, which Alya again?

You're overdoing it.
We're talking about her best friend!

Alya! Of course! Alya!
We haven't seen her in years!

[nervous laugh]

[groans]

See? Parents always know
when there's a surprise party!

[door bell rings]

And now, on the other side of this door,
check out who's coming to get me,

just in time for the party. It's...

Grandma?

-Mom?
-Gina?

Marinetta! You're so tall for your age!
Did you get my letter from Patagonia?

Yes. And the ones from Australia,
Bali and Estonia, too!

-Did you really get chased by a bear?
-Ha, ha, ha!

Yes, but we wound up
good friends in the end!

-Mom, it's her birthday, remember?
-Why do you think I'm here?

Happy birthday, my fairy!

My Inuit friend knitted it
especially for your tenth birthday!

-Uh... She's .
-My! How time flies!

That's OK. I'll ask my friends
to make another one.

No, no, it's... awesome! I can make this
work. It's perfect, Grandma. Thank you!

Ah! Your nonna has also brought you
your favourite candy!

Oh! [nervous laugh]

-You still love them, right?
-Yes, yes, of course!

And that's not all, my fairy!
We'll have a wonderful day, you and I,

just like the last time!
We'll go to the merry-go-round,

-then to the zoo, then...
-Uh... Mom? Can I have a word, Mom?

-Just the two of us?
-What, Tom?

That I don't know Marinetta
any more 'cause I'm always away?

No, Mom, it's just...

You think she doesn't want to spend time
with her nonna, is that it?

No! Of course
I want to spend time with you!

-Besides, it's not four o'clock yet!
-There. You see?

Come on, let's go, Marinetta!
We're going to have a ball!

It's four o'clock. Maybe you were right.

I jumped to conclusions
and there really is no surprise party.

Why don't you tell your grandmother
you don't like this candy?

Not to hurt her feelings.
We don't see each other often.

-[phone rings]
-Aaah! Alya!

Sorry, I'm running late.
Can you meet me at the park?

We'll jam straight from there
to the... uh... dentist!

Yes... yes, awesome! "To the dentist".
Totally! I'll be right there!

Oh! I'm so sorry, Grandma.
I have to go to the dentist with Alya.

Surely you're not going to the dentist
on your birthday?

I still have to take you to see
the trains at the station!

Well, it's because Alya
has sisters who are twins and

as there are two of them,
Alya needs my help and...

Wait. What am I saying?
That's all a fake out!

You know what I think? Alya might
be throwing me a surprise birthday party.

I get it, my fairy! Don't worry about me.
Run along, now, and go meet your friend!

-Are you sure?
-Go on. I'll hold on to all this.

-We'll catch up later.
-Thank you!

You really are
the best grandma in the world!

Tom! That's the motorcycle. They're
coming back! Marinette can't see the cake!

-Uh... Where's Marinette?
-Tom was right.

She's too old now
to spend time with her nonna.

What? No, no, Tom never said that!

That's sweet of you, Sabine,
but it's not a big deal. That's life!

I'll be up in the apartment
if you need me.

You should go and speak to your mother.
She's... Oh, no!

I know!
And it's almost time for the party!

OK. I'll help you. We can manage!
And we'll take Gina to the party with us.

What could be more powerful than
a grandmother who has been deserted?

Perfect fodder for disappointment
and misunderstanding.

Fly away, my little akuma,
and evilise her ailing heart!

Befana, I am Hawk Moth.

I'm restoring
your matriarchal power as grandmother!

You will use these candies to reward
the deserving and punish the ungrateful!

As for my reward,
you will bring me the Miraculous

of those pesky little kids,
Ladybug and Cat Noir!

You're right, Hawk Moth. The time
has come to teach them all a lesson!

-Ta-dah!
-Ah!

Good job, partner! We better get going!
The party awaits us!

Oh, wait! We've got to tell Mom.

Naughty son!
Don't tell your mamma what to do!

Mom?

[evil laugh]

Do you know what naughty boys is get?

Coal!

You have nothing to fear, my fairy.
You've always been good to me.

So now, tell me. Marinette
isn't at the dentist, is she?

-No, Mistress.
-Then take me to her.

Happy Birthday, Marinette!

Open it, Marinette!

♪ La Befana comes at night
on her shaky broom in flight ♪

♪ She gives out candy
to those who are dandy ♪

-Grandma?
-You lied to your grandma, Marinetta.

No, I... I didn't know Alya
was throwing a surprise party for me.

-She's for real, ma'am.
-And all those candies

you pretended to be eating?

I'm sorry, Grandma. It's just that
I didn't want to upset you.

I'm not your grandma any more.
From now on, I am only Befana

and I'm going to punish you
for all those lies!

No!

We didn't even get in on the buffet!

The party's over, my friend!
Plagg... claws out!

It's rude to leave
while Befana's still speaking to you!

Hey! I never knew
grandmas could be so nasty!

You'll look wonderful in white,
my pretty kitty!

Not convinced. I'm much more into black.
Makes my eyes stand out, don't you think?

Take care of this pesky pussycat!

Hey! I thought fairies
were supposed to be nice!

You're not getting away unpunished,
Marinetta!

You don't deserve all these presents,
you spoiled brat!

Now for what you really deserve...

Don't worry.
You'll get what's coming to you!

This isn't how I envisioned
my birthday party!

You need to transform!

-Do you lie only to me?
-Cat Noir!

Stay put. I'll be right there!

Uh... Soon!

Or do you also lie to your parents,
and your friends, too?

-We gotta help Marinette!
-Yeah.

The time has come to teach you a lesson!

-Marinette is not a liar!
-Someone has to teach you table manners.

Alya!

No, Kim!

That's what you get for stealing candy,
you bunch of ill-mannered kids!

Don't touch Marinette! She's only
the nicest person in the world!

Hmm. It's very disrespectful
to speak up without permission.

But it's quite noble of you
to stick up for your friends.

OK, I shall make you... a fairy!

You are going to help me
discipline your friend! Ha, ha, ha!

Tikki...

Sorry I kept you waiting.
We need to find you a better hiding place.

Marinetta's getting away with the kitty!
Catch them!

Marinette is cool, so don't touch her!

-We won't let you hurt Marinette!
-Is that how you speak to your elders?

How rude!

Maybe this way,
you'll learn to keep quiet.

You must be real cool if all your friends
are protecting you like that!

-Why's your grandma flipping out?
-She wanted me around more.

Don't worry.
I'll get your real grandma back.

Oh, I almost forgot.
Happy Birthday, anyway.

Thank you, Cat Noir.

It's time to save my nonna!
Tikki! Spots on!

Ha!

♪ La Befana comes at night,
on her shaky broom in flight ♪

♪ She gives out candy
to those who are dandy ♪

♪ And only gives coal
to brats with no soul ♪

♪ Cat Noir comes too, unexpectedly ♪

Uh... How do we make that rhyme?

♪ Fighting evil with his lady ♪

Of course! Not bad, Bugaboo!

Ladybug has joined the party at last!
Bring me the Miraculous, Befana!

You didn't say the magic word.

Ahem.

-Please.
-Much better, Hawk Moth!

You little thief!
Where have you hidden Marinetta?

I forgetta!

Watch out or you'll get a time-out!

Take care of these two villains!

What does the villainous cat burglar
do when he feels threatened?

He climbs!

-We can't let her get to the Eiffel Tower!
-And why not?

Because that's where I hid
her granddaughter!

Wait. No! She's...

Where are you, Marinetta?
Befana has a special treat for you!

Can I hitch a ride? Your granddaughter
isn't here. Let me show you the way.

Pets are not allowed on board.

Aaah!

What a sweet little ladybug you are!
You'd make a perfect fairy!

-Thanks, but no thanks!
-You can't turn down a gift,

you rude little imp!

You take care of the kitty, my fairies,
while I punish this polka-dot brat!

[evil laugh]

Cat Noir, I saw Befana dodging her own
candies. Even she can't touch them!

The candy bag! The akuma must be in there.

Of course!

Lucky charm!

-You didn't tell me you played the tuba!
-I don't! But I'll have to learn!

Aaah!

You've been very naughty. I'm going to
have to take your toys away from you!

OK, you win, Befana.

I did lie. I'm sorry.
Your granddaughter is here.

Never too late to tell the truth, right?

-I don't believe you!
-I'll take you to her myself.

Keep an eye on the ladybug!

Sorry, guys,
I've got to put you all in time-out.

-Phew!
-What is the meaning of this?

-She isn't here!
-I guess I'm a compulsive liar.

There you are! Nice try, Marinetta!
But she won't get away that easily!

[evil laugh]

Don't worry, Cat Noir. Marinette is safe.

I'm waiting for you, Marinetta!

What?

Cat Noir, the fire hydrant!

My pleasure! Cataclysm!

No!

[giggles]

No more evil-doing for you, little akuma!

Time to de-evilise!

Gotcha!

Bye, little butterfly!

Miraculous Ladybug!

Pound it!

Ladybug, Cat Noir,
you've escaped punishment yet again!

I won't sugar-coat the truth.

The next time, I will destroy you
and have your Miraculous!

So, how about you, André?

Do you have anyone in particular
to share your ice cream with?

Well, actually, I have yet to find
the perfect blend of flavours.

-Grandma!
-My sweetie!

What did you do with that T-shirt?

I fixed it up. I've been sewing
since the last time you came to visit.

You're so grown up, Marinette.

You know what? There'll be
no more merry-go-rounds or zoos.

For your next birthday,
I'll take you on one of my trips!

Thank you, Grandma! But, you know,
it doesn't matter where you take me.

With you, it's always unforgettable!

♪ Happy Birthday to you ♪

♪ Happy Birthday to you ♪

♪ Happy Birthday, dear Marinette,
Happy Birthday to you ♪

Brava!

You never got a chance to open it,
with all that was going on!

Oh!

I always carry the lucky charm
you gave me, and it works pretty well.

So, I figured it was my turn
to make one for you.

You're so wonderful.
Oh! It's wonderful! What a charm!

Uh... the charm!
I mean, I'll wear the charm!

With luck... uh...
Basically, uh... Thank you?

Aw!

Do you realise? He made it specially
for me... with his own hands... Adrien!

Yeah, well, it's kind of a weird gift,
if you ask me.

No weirder than yours, Tikki!

But that doesn't mean
they're not both precious to me.

-So, you really did like the gift, then?
-Of course I did!

The most important thing about a present,
Tikki, is the person who's giving it.