Awakening the Turquoise
Chapter 26: French Getaway
Previous Chapter Next ChapterA few days have passed since the incident at the Convention Center and Turquoise was still shaken by what had happened to her. She heard a knock on her door and jumped a little from it.
“ Turquoise dear Haruka is here to see you,” Ruby said before Haruka came in seeing Turquoise looking like she was damaged. Haruka comforted her hoping to at least get her to talk a little.
“ Sorry for not being here sooner love customs can be extremely hard to get through,” Haruka said.
Turquoise was slowly beginning to show signs of life before crying in Haruka’s embrace.
“ Oh Haruka it was awful that monster did unspeakable things to me,” Turquoise said through her crying.
“ I know and I am here for you now,” Haruka said comforting her.
As soon as Turquoise was able to calm down enough Haruka shared an idea her mom had with her.
“ Listen, my Mom thinks maybe you and I need a change in scenery and based on how you are now it looks like you could use it,” Haruka said.
“ Anywhere in mind?” Turquoise asked.
“ My mom got us tickets for France for just the two of us,” Haruka said.
“ Sounds perfect give me a moment to get dressed,” Turquoise said before Haruka left the room.
Ruby asked how Turquoise was feeling now and she told her she should feel better soon. Suddenly Turquoise came out dressed in a light blue sundress with a matching sunhat and boots.
“Let’s get going, love,” Turquoise said cheerfully.
“ Slow down love we still have time,” Haruka said.
“ So how long will you two be gone for?” Ruby asked.
“ A week at most my mom thinks me and her need some alone time together,” Haruka said.
As they were talking Minako was waiting outside for them. As soon as Turquoise loaded her luggage into the trunk of the car Minako set off for the Airport. As soon as they arrived Minako walked them to their gate.
“ You girls enjoy your flight and Turquoise please try to relax this time Haruka will be there to protect you,” Minako said before Turquoise and Haruka proceeded to their plane. After what felt like a few hours they landed in the Paris Airport.
“ Bonjour and welcome to the city of Paris, we hope you enjoy your stay,” A voice said over the PA system as Turquoise and Haruka entered the Terminal Building. As soon as they exited the Airport they saw a fight between a girl in a fox costume and a girl in a ladybug costume and a boy in a cat costume.
“Let’s see you beat me this time Ladybug and Cat Noir,” the Fox girl said before playing her flute and a puff a smoke appeared. Turquoise and Haruka backed away after noticing the railing.
“ Did we just walk close to a movie set?” Turquoise asked.
“ Careful you two you almost ruined the shot,” A man in a white shirt with a grey jacket said.
“ Sorry we just got here we did not know you were filming a movie,” Haruka said.
Suddenly the man’s phone went off.
“ CUT,” The Director shouted after hearing the ringer.
The man on the phone looked like he heard some bad news.
“ Something the matter boss,” The Director asked.
“ Yes our actress for Queen Bee broke her leg and will be unable to do the movie,” The man said.
“ This isn't good where are we going to find someone to fill in for her at this stage of production?” The director asked before the man looked at Turquoise with an idea.
“ Young Lady, how would you like to be a star?” The man asked.
“ Slow down we just met,” Turquoise said.
“ My apologies I am Thomas Astruc the creator of Miraculous Ladybug and we are shooting our first ever Miraculous Ladybug movie,” Thomas said.
“ I love that show,” Turquoise said.
“ So does that mean you will do it?” Thomas asked.
I’m in,” Turquoise said.
“ Glad to hear it miss uh,” Thomas said waiting for Turquoise to finish.
“ Turquoise,” Turquoise said.
“ Well Turquoise let's get going there is someone we must meet,” Thomas said before Haruka stopped them.
“ Wait Love are you sure your up for this what if you get captured and raped again?” Haruka asked.
“ You have nothing to worry about miss most of our shows demographic are kids so we keep things pg on and off the set and besides this is a closed set so any unauthorized personnel can't get on so your friend is safe so feel free to join her if you want,” Thomas said.
“ Later but right now we need to check-in at our hotel,” Haruka said.
“ Oh almost forgot we also need to find a place to exchange our money,” Turquoise said.
“You're in luck the Airport has a currency exchange kiosk and we can wait for you to come back,” Thomas said.
After exchanging their dollars for euro Turquoise and Haruka left for the Le Grand Paris Hotel. As soon as they arrived Haruka checked in for them.
“ Allow me to take those bags for you ladies,” A bellHop said before loading them onto a cart.
The girls went into the elevator along with the bellhop and were on their way to the fifth floor. As soon as they reach their floor Turquoise found the room and was surprised to see the inside.
“ Check it out love,” Turquoise said amazed with the size and luxury of the room.
“ Only the best for our guests here at the La Grand Paris Hotel,” the bellhop said while unloaded the luggage.
Turquoise tipped the man before she and Haruka went back to the set of the movie. As soon as they got back Thomas was talking with a woman in a leg cast with crutches.
“ Welcome back you two, Turquoise meet Selah Victor the actress behind Chloe Bourgeois,” Thomas said.
“ It will be a pleasure working with you young lady,” Selah said.
Selah took Turquoise to wardrobe to get her ready for rehearsal. Selah had Turquoise change into Chloe’s outfit from the show.
“ This is so we can do the scenes with Chloe in them the Queen Bee parts will come up later,” Selah said.
Selah gave Turquoise the lines for Chloe and had her practice them. Turquoise was not doing too well with the personality part.
“ When people see Chloe Bourgeois they think of a spoiled brat they love to hate can you try that?” Selah said.
Turquoise tried again and this time landed a rich girl’s assent.
“ That's it that the voice we are looking for, Now to complete the look first how do you feel about dying your hair blonde?” Selah asked.
“ I’m good with it,” Turquoise said.
Turquoise was taken back to the wardrobe to work on her hair with Haruka following her.
“ Good luck out their love,” Haruka said.
“ Thanks, love,” Turquoise said.
As soon as the dye was done they styled Turquosie’s hair into a ponytail and took her back to the set. The first scene was the same one from before which was shouted perfectly this time. The next one was of Hawk Moth boiling over his latest failure before looking over his wife’s coffin.
“ Sorry, my love no matter who I send I get no closer to taking the Miraculous but not to worry this time I’m calling in a professional,” Hawk Moth said finishing the scene.
Haruka was enjoying seeing the filming process in action along with seeing her lover perform in front of her. The final scene began with Ladybug, Rena Rouge, Carapace, and Queen Bee standing on top of the Eiffel Tower looking down on the city of Paris.
“ Everyone lets keep this city safe for him,” Ladybug said.
Everyone jumped off the tower and each did a heroic pose.
“ That's a wrap everyone,” The Director said before Turquoise and Haruka met with Selah.
“ Turquoise you were great out there have you ever thought of being an actress,” Selah asked.
“ I have and today has been a good first day of our vacation since I got to live one of my childhood dreams,” Turquoise said.
“ Very nice to know and also this is for you as thanks for filling in for me,” Selah said while giving Turquoise an autographed Bee Miraculous.
“ Thanks,” Turquoise said.
As they were leaving the lot Thomas stopped them for a moment.
“ By any chance are you girls planning to attend the Miraculous Ladybug Convention this Friday?” Thomas asked.
“ We are now,” Haruka said.
“ Then here is a couple of passes for the first screening of our movie since Turquoise saved it I thought it would be right to let you two see the finished product,” Thomas said.
As soon as they left to explore the rest of Paris Turquoise noticed a craft store and had an idea.
“ Say love who you want to cosplay as for this convention?” Turquoise asked.
“ Cat Noir obviously,” Haruka said making Turquoise blush at the thought of Haruka as Cat Noir.
“ No problem love leave it to me,” Turquoise said.
After buying the supplies she needed they were on there way back to the Hotel until they bumped into Rarity causing Turquoise to drop her bags.
“ Sorry about that darling,” Rarity said before noticing Turquoise.
“ Rarity?” Turquoise said.
“ What brings you to Paris?” Rarity asked as she helped Turquoise pick up her bags.
“ Me and Haruka are on vacation after a certain incident that happened,” Turquoise replied.
“ I heard about it and I feel for you,” Rarity said.
“ What about you?” Haruka asked.
“ I am here for Fashion Week and I assume you're here for it too?” Rarity asked noticing all of Turquoise’s materials.
“ Nope I am working on my and Haruka’s cosplays for the Ladybug Convention,” Turquoise said.
“ You mean that childish show with the heroes Sweetie Belle likes?” Rarity asked.
“ Yep and We had a chance to meet the crew behind the show,” Haruka said.
“ Oh Sweetie Belle will be so jealous say I was on my way back to my Aunt’s shop to work on my creation care to join me I'm sure she will be happy to let you use the equipment too,” Rarity said.
“ Sure beats having to fly back home to do it,” Turquoise said.
Minutes later the girls arrive in front of a two-story building that looked very fancy. As soon as they went inside a woman that looked to be in her mid-fifties with slightly grey hair and blue eyes greeted them.
“ Welcome back Rarity and I see you brought some company,” The woman said joyfully.
“ These are my friends from back home Turquoise and Haruka,” Rarity said.
“ Please to meet you,” Turquoise said.
The woman noticed all of Turquoise’s bags and asked what she planned to do with all of that stuff of hers.
“ Turquoise like me is a designer she makes costumes and props and I offered to share the sewing room with her, Aunt Diamond,” Rarity said.
“ The more the merrier,” Diamond said before showing the girls the way.
As soon as they entered the room Turquoise pulled out some black fabric and began cutting her patterns out. She then showed them together before working on the mask next. Turquoise reached into another one of her shopping bags and pulled out something.
“ What do you have their darling,” Rarity asked.
“ These are special lenses I bought to simulate the effect of Cat Noir's eyes while he wears his mask,” Turquoise said while gluing the lenses and the switch for the effect. While the glue was drying Turquoise got to work on the collar and bell switch took her less than a minute to do along with the ears.
“ Haruka love can you come in here please,” Turquoise shouted.
Haruka came in after hearing her.
“ You called love,” Haruka said before noticing the outfit she made for her.
“ Can you try this on to see if it fits right,” Turquoise asked.
“ Sure,” Haruka said before taking the costume.
Minutes later Haruka comes out dressed as Cat Noir and begins to look a bit self-conscious.
“ You sure you made this right?” Haruka asked referring to her breasts pointing out of the suit.
Turquoise and Rarity suddenly had nosebleeds before passing out at the sight of Haruka’s sexiness.
“ I take it from the fact you two just passed out from a nosebleed must mean you love it?” Haruka said before Turquoise recovered.
“ We do you even look like a gender-bent version of Cat Noir,” Turquoise said.
“ I agree darling why do you always hide such a figure beneath men’s clothes?” Rarity asked.
“ Because I'm not into all that frou-frou girl stuff like you two are, Back in japan we have this rule that only men can be recognized as warriors worthy of wielding a sword, no matter how skilled a girl is at swordplay they could never be recognized. It's been that way since the days of my great grandfather,” Haruka said.
“ Wow Japan has a lot of strict rules,” Turquoise said.
“ You have no idea that's why we moved to the US so we could live our lives our way,” Haruka said.
“ That aside which hero are you cosplaying as Turquoise?” Rarity asked.
“ Queen Bee,” Turquoise replied.
“ Doesn't that mean girl Chloe something play that one are you sure you want to dress as someone so despicable?” Rarity asked.
“The first Rule of Cosplay never acts completely like your character people want to see the real person in the outfit, not the character they dress as,” Turquoise said.
Turquoise began repeating the same steps she did with Haruka’s outfit and made the suit and mask. Turquoise than pulled out a block of wood she also bought.
“ What do you plan to do with that?” Haruka asked.
“ I’m going to whittle it into a spinning top like Queen bee’s since I don't have my 3D Printer on hand to make it,” Turquoise said.
“ OK, but what are you going to use to carve it?” Haruka asked before Rarity came back with a pocket knife with an apple logo on it.
“ Applejack left this behind when me and her last came here so I’m sure she won't mind if you borrow it,” Rarity said.
A couple of hours later Turquoise manages to create a perfect unpainted copy of Queen Bee’s spinning top.
“ Where did you learn to carve with such accuracy and detail?” Rarity asked.
“ My dad taught it to me when I was little when we went camping,” Turquoise said.
Turquoise than painted the top and after adding the finishing touches completed her cosplay. After checking the time Turquoise and Haruka went back to the hotel for the night.
Next Chapter: To The Convention Estimated time remaining: 1 Hour, 22 MinutesAuthor's Notes:
redid this chapter hope this version is more satisfying.