Miraculous Games

Special Thanks - 200K

A Special Thanks - the Story of Gabriel and Renee (Emilie) Agreste

I can't thank you all for the success Miraculous Games has seen in the past year or so. We've hit 200,000 reads and almost 10K votes! Guys, that's insane. And the only way I could think to show my appreciation is to give you a little bit more of the story. 

This is the story of how Gabriel Agreste found the love of his life in the Miraculous Games: Emilie/Renee (pronounced Re-nay).

*- Seeing as though Miraculous Games was written before Season 2 and 3, Emilie in this fic will remain Renee for continuity issues -*

So please, enjoy this as a token of my love. 

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"-and here come the Charms now!"

"Oh, they're all so lovely. Who knew choosing animals would be such a great idea for this year's theme?"

"I know! Here comes Caline Bustier, looking magnificent in her swan-style dress."

"She's breathtaking! Those feathers... ugh, I'm so jealous."

"But look at Xavier Ramier. That's one way not to do feathers. I'm not sure why they chose a pigeon for him, though."

"He does look a little better than the Bear charm, Andre Bourgeois, though."

The commentary from the announcers continued over the speakers, but that's not what Gabriel was listening to. He slumped back in his chair, not particularly interested in anything happening below. The chariots rolled by, Charms waved at the cheering crowd, and music blasted all around him. But he didn't care. Another boring Miraculous Games year.

He'd been told to look alive, to seem at least a little bit interested in some of the girls competing for his heart, but that wasn't happening. Despite how much pressure had been put on his shoulders, he'd rather just let it all play out. Nothing was worth looking forward to this year. Just another group of people dropped in an arena to fight to the death.

Or, should he say, for his heart.

With such a terrible selection, however, he wasn't even remotely interested. Like, who chose a pigeon as an animal?

"And here comes the lovely White Tiger charm, Audrey!"

"My goodness... she's stunning. Her figure in that black and white dress is..."

"Unmistakable, that's for sure."

Ugh, she was ugly. Gabriel turned his head away. He couldn't stand the sight of Audrey's catty smile, ratted blonde hair, and skanky dress. The glittery hat didn't flatter her, either. It made her round face look even rounder.

What a dull selection of women. He glanced back down at the chariots. How was he supposed to be betrothed to someone in this dreadful group of-

His breath hitched.

"Ah, and here comes the odd one of the bunch, Miss Renee Couture."

"Her outfit is quite plain, don't you think?"

"I can't help but agree."

Gabriel's ears drowned out the noise from the announcers. Slowly, he unfolded his arms and stood. In the very last chariot, a blonde girl waved to the crowd. She seemed genuinely pleased to be there, smiling like she was on top of the world. Though her outfit did seem plain, it only enhanced her look. She wore a turquoise dress that ombreed top-to-bottom from green to blue. Around her waist, long peacock feathers fanned out, blowing behind her.