Awkward Steps

Origami Chaos

Alya and Marinette leisurely walk down the vibrant streets of Paris, their eyes filled with excitement as they embark on a quest to discover outfit inspirations for the upcoming Masquerade dance. Temporarily setting aside their musings about the wielder of the Butterfly Miraculous, they choose to delve into the enchanting realm of fashion, immersing themselves in its captivating allure.

"I can't wait to see the dance performance come to life," Marinette gushes, her voice filled with anticipation. "I need to find the perfect outfit that reflects the elegance and energy of the choreography."

Alya nods enthusiastically, her eyes scanning the storefront displays. "Absolutely! And as the official photographer for the Ladyblog, I have to capture every stunning detail. We need to find outfits that make a statement on stage."

Marinette's face lights up with a mischievous smile. "Challenge accepted! Let's dive into this fashion treasure hunt and find the most extraordinary pieces that make the dancers shine."

As they browse through a variety of boutiques, their conversation flows seamlessly, blending their passion for fashion with their enthusiasm for the dance performance. They discuss colour schemes, fabrics and intricate details, envisioning the dancers adorned in their creations.

"Oh, look at this dress!" Alya exclaims, pointing to a mannequin displaying a flowing gown with delicate lace patterns. "Imagine the lead dancer wearing something like that. It would be breathtaking!"

Marinette's eyes sparkle with inspiration. "You're right! And what if we add some shimmering sequins to catch the stage lights? It would create a mesmerising effect during the performance."

Their excitement grows with each new discovery. They can't help but share their ideas with each other, laughing and exchanging playful banter, igniting their creative spirits even further.

"This boutique has some unique accessories," Marinette notes, pointing to a display of statement necklaces. "We can incorporate these bold pieces into the costumes to add an extra touch of glamour."

Alya nods in agreement. "Definitely! And let's not forget about the shoes. They have to be comfortable yet elegant, allowing the dancers to move with grace and confidence."

Walking down the bustling streets, a sudden gust of wind moment territory disturbs them, ruffling the displays and drawing their focus away from the outfits. Marinette's intuition kicks in, sensing that something is amiss. She can't quite put her finger on it, but something doesn't feel right. The strong gust blows past them, and a wrinkled piece of paper slaps Marinette square in the face.

"Ouch! What the—?" She sputters, but before she can finish, the piece of paper magically transforms into an origami bird that takes off into the air.

Alya arches an eyebrow. "Did that piece of paper just turn into a bird?"

Marinette contemplates, uncertain about what she just witnessed. "I'm not sure, but something tells me it's not a good sign."

Just then, they hear a scream coming from the distance, followed by strange sounds. The two girls stare at each other, then sprint down the street to investigate. It doesn't take them long to see a woman surrounded by a group of angry pigeons.

"Help! They won't leave me alone!" the woman cries.

Marinette and Alya quickly realise what is happening. An Akuma must have transformed the piece of paper into an origami bird and used it to create a swarm of pigeons. They know they have to act fast.

"Let's go Alya!" Marinette instructs, racing down the street and ducking out of sight.

"Right behind you girl!" Alya shouts, sprinting down the same streets.