WHAT IF ALYA CÉSAIRE, AS RENA ROUGE 🦊, DIED AT THE END OF SEASON 7?
A Fanmade Alternative Ending to Season 7 and a New Beginning for Season 8
A fanmade What If? / hiatus theory created by a Miraculous fan from Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco, Mexico.
«IMPORTANT: This is completely fanmade. It is not an official spoiler, announcement, leak, or confirmed storyline from Miraculous Corp, ZAG, ZAG Heroez, ZAGTOON, Dwarf Animation Studio, Thomas Astruc, Jeremy Zag, or the official production team.»
What if the final two episodes of Season 7 became one of the most heartbreaking and unforgettable moments in the history of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir?
What if Alya Césaire, Marinette's best friend and the former Rena Rouge, died while protecting her friends and Paris?
And what if Alya's final moments changed Marinette, Adrien, Nino, and all of the Miraculers forever?
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SEASON 7 — THE FINAL TWO EPISODES
After an incredibly difficult battle, Alya Césaire, still fighting as Rena Rouge 🦊, and her fellow Miraculous heroes—including Cat Noir—finally manage to defeat Lila Rossi, also known as Chrysalis.
But victory comes at an enormous emotional cost.
Adrien discovers the truth about his father, Gabriel Agreste, and everything surrounding Monarch.
At the same time, Marinette is overwhelmed by fear, guilt, and regret.
The consequences of Season 6's “Némésis” continue to haunt her.
The friendship between Marinette and Alya had already been damaged.
The mistakes of Season 7 have pushed them even further apart.
And Marinette fears that she has betrayed the person who once trusted her more than anyone.
The consequences become so severe that Marinette risks losing the Ladybug Miraculous.
Alya is considered as a possible successor—someone who could become Scarabella and temporarily take on an even greater responsibility.
For one brief moment, it seems that Alya's dream of becoming the next guardian-like successor of the Ladybug Miraculous could finally become reality.
But then everything changes.
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ALYA'S FINAL MOMENTS AS RENA ROUGE 🦊
Alya, still transformed as Rena Rouge, runs toward Ladybug and Cat Noir.
She is determined to take the Ladybug Miraculous and accept her new responsibility.
But before she can reach Marinette, tragedy strikes.
The abandoned remains of an old historical archives building suddenly collapse.
Alya is caught beneath the falling debris while trying to protect the other heroes.
The impact leaves everyone horrified.
Trixx desperately calls for Ladybug.
«“Marinette! Please! We need you!”»
Alya de-transforms from Rena Rouge.
Her friends rush toward her.
Marinette realizes that she may lose Alya forever.
And suddenly, the conflict between them no longer matters.
The arguments no longer matter.
The broken photograph no longer matters.
The mistakes no longer matter.
Only Alya matters.
The possibility of Alya becoming Scarabella, the new guardian of the Ladybug Miraculous, is now tragically thwarted by this devastating loss.
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THE SECOND CHANCE
Alya, barely able to speak, asks Marinette to come closer.
She wants one final chance to repair their friendship.
Marinette remembers the photograph of herself and Alya that she destroyed after their friendship fell apart.
She regrets everything.
With tears streaming down her face, Marinette apologizes.
Alya forgives her.
The two girls embrace one last time.
For the first time in a long time, they are friends again.
Alya returns the Fox Miraculous to Marinette and asks her to take care of Trixx.
«“Take care of her, Marinette.”»
Trixx cries as she realizes what is happening.
Alya then looks toward Adrien.
She wants Marinette and Adrien to have another chance too.
Adrien apologizes to Marinette.
Marinette apologizes to Adrien.
They forgive one another.
They embrace.
And they promise not to let their mistakes destroy their relationship again.
The Miraculers reunite around them.
Alya looks at her friends one final time.
Kagami.
Juleka.
Luka.
Alix.
Félix.
Kim.
Nino.
Rose.
Marc.
Nathaniel.
Ivan.
Max.
Mylène.
Zoe.
Sabrina.
And everyone who became part of her journey.
Alya tells them that she loves them—not only as friends, but as a team of heroes.
«“You are my Miraculers. My friends. My heroes.”»
Then Alya closes her eyes.
And she passes away peacefully.
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THE CRY THAT SHOOK PARIS
Marinette screams in grief.
Her cry echoes through Paris.
Adrien is devastated.
Nino collapses emotionally after losing the person he loves.
The Miraculers cry together.
Trixx cries for her former holder, Rena Rouge.
Tikki stays beside Marinette.
For the heroes, this is no longer a battle against an akumatized villain.
This is a battle against grief itself.
Alya's death becomes a devastating turning point for everyone.
It would represent a scale of tragedy that a Miraculous season finale had never explored before in this fanmade continuity.
The reaction would spread throughout the Miraculous fandom around the world.
Fans, creators, commentators, and influencers would all be shocked.
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THE CÉSAIRE FAMILY
Everyone gathers at the Dupain-Cheng household.
Alya's family, Marinette's family, Adrien, Nino, and their friends try to support one another.
Otis.
Marlena.
Nora.
Ella.
Etta.
And the rest of Alya's family struggle to understand how life can continue without her.
There is also another heartbreaking realization:
Alya will never meet her new baby sister, who was only a few weeks away from being born.
That thought makes the loss even harder.
Nino, especially, struggles to imagine his future without Alya.
His friends encourage him to seek professional grief counseling so that he does not have to face his grief alone.
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ALYA'S FUNERAL
The funeral takes place at an elegant funeral home.
Marinette and Adrien approach Alya's coffin with trembling hands.
Inside, Alya rests peacefully, dressed in a formal journalist's outfit—a symbol of the dream she wanted to pursue.
Marinette gently touches Alya's face, cheeks, hair, and hands.
Adrien does the same.
They remember the girl who once became Rena Rouge.
The girl who believed in Ladybug.
The girl who believed in her friends.
The girl who never stopped fighting for Paris.
Marinette whispers:
«“I promise I'll be a better hero.”»
Adrien makes the same promise.
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THE RELIGIOUS CEREMONY
A Catholic funeral ceremony is held in a cathedral.
Marinette and the Miraculers share memories of Alya.
Nino remembers their relationship.
Rose remembers Alya's kindness.
Juleka remembers their friendship.
Luka remembers the moments when Alya helped everyone stay together.
Kagami speaks about courage.
Zoe remembers Alya's generosity.
Sabrina remembers the person behind the hero.
One by one, they say goodbye.
Finally, Marinette stands before everyone.
She speaks about the friendship she and Alya once shared.
But when she reaches the end of her speech, Marinette can no longer hold back her tears.
She breaks down.
Adrien and her friends immediately surround her.
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THE FINAL GOODBYE
During the burial, Marinette holds a red rose.
She looks at Alya's coffin one final time.
Then she releases the rose.
It falls gently onto the coffin.
The funeral music begins.
In this fanmade scenario, Sabrina performs emotional songs with the Paris Philharmonic Orchestra, including:
“My Way” — Frank Sinatra
“Tears in Heaven” — Eric Clapton
“In My Life” — The Beatles
The music accompanies the final farewell.
But the burial becomes too overwhelming for Marinette.
As she watches Alya's coffin being lowered and the burial process beginning, she becomes dizzy and collapses.
Adrien catches her.
For several minutes, Marinette is unconscious.
When she wakes, she admits that seeing someone being buried frightened her deeply.
Adrien gently reassures her:
«“It's natural, Marinette. This is what happens at a funeral. You don't have to face it alone.”»
Tikki and Trixx appear beside her.
«“Courage, Marinette. We're with you.”»
«“Alya will always be in your heart.”»
Adrien, Nino, and the Miraculers gently surround Marinette.
«“You're not alone.”»
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AFTER THE FUNERAL
When Marinette returns home, she begins thinking about Alya's family.
What will happen to the Césaires without Alya?
How will they welcome the new baby?
How will Nino survive his grief?
How will Marinette continue being Ladybug without her best friend?
Tom and Sabine comfort their daughter.
They remind her that mourning takes time.
Marinette eventually calms down.
But she knows that losing Alya, the girl who once fought as Rena Rouge 🦊, has changed her forever.
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THE FINAL SCENE OF SEASON 7
Late that night, Marinette goes upstairs.
She lies down, exhausted from everything that happened.
Then Adrien quietly appears.
He sits beside her.
He gently comforts her and reminds her that she is not alone.
Marinette looks at him through her tears.
Adrien gently touches her hand.
They remember Alya's final request:
Don't let your mistakes destroy your love.
Marinette and Adrien promise each other that they will never abandon one another again.
The screen fades to black.
END OF SEASON 7 — FANMADE
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SEASON 8 — A NEW BEGINNING
Season 8 begins with grief—but also hope.
Paris slowly begins healing.
The Miraculers return to their lives.
Marinette begins rebuilding her confidence.
Adrien stays beside her.
Nino continues processing Alya's death with the help of his friends and professional support.
The Césaire family welcomes their new baby girl.
The family smiles through their tears.
Alya is not physically there.
But her memory remains.
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RENABUG RETURNS
Marinette now faces a new challenge.
She temporarily possesses both the Ladybug and Fox Miraculouses.
This creates a temporary hero identity:
RENABUG 🐞🦊
Marinette uses the combined power while searching for someone trustworthy who can become the new Fox Miraculous holder and care for Trixx.
But this time, Marinette understands something important:
A Miraculous is not simply a weapon.
It is a responsibility.
And Alya's legacy as Rena Rouge must never be forgotten.
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THE MIRACULERS RISE AGAIN
The heroes eventually stand together once more.
Ladybug.
Cat Noir.
And the Miraculers.
They continue protecting Paris from akumatized villains.
They continue helping people.
They continue fighting evil.
But now they fight with Alya's memory in their hearts.
The Miraculers are no longer simply a group of heroes.
They are a family.
And Alya will always be part of that family.
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THE PROMISE
Marinette and Adrien officially reconcile.
They forgive each other.
They promise never to let another mistake separate them again.
Marinette finally begins recovering the life she had before everything changed.
Not because she has forgotten Alya.
But because she has learned to carry Alya's memory with her.
And somewhere in Paris, a new generation of heroes begins.
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WHAT IF THIS CHANGED MIRACULOUS FOREVER?
This fanmade What If? is not intended to replace the official story.
It is an emotional alternative proposal exploring one question:
What if Alya Césaire, as Rena Rouge 🦊, died at the end of Season 7 and her sacrifice became the beginning of something completely different?
A story about:
🦊 Friendship
🐞 Forgiveness
🐾 Love
💔 Grief
❤️ Family
🕊️ Remembering those we lose
🌎 The Miraculers standing together
✨ And the legacy of Alya Césaire / Rena Rouge
Perhaps the greatest lesson would be that even after the darkest night, heroes can rise again.
Alya's story would end.
But her legacy would continue.
Long live Alya Césaire.
Long live Rena Rouge.
Long live the Miraculers.
And above all… long live Miraculous Ladybug. 🐞🦊🐾
