Golden Valley

The Miraculous Team gathers on a rooftop to discuss their latest mission: investigating allegations of abuse at a group home called Golden Valley. The plan is to send one of them undercover to uncover the truth. Ladybug, as their leader, immediately volunteers to take on the task, confident in her ability to handle the situation. However, when Rena Rouge begins explaining the mission and mentions the name "Golden Valley," Ladybug's demeanor changes drastically.Her confident expression shifts to one of shock and fear. She stumbles back, almost losing her balance, her voice trembling as she cuts Rena off, repeating the name as if it strikes a deep, painful chord. Panic overtakes her as she stammers that Golden Valley is a "no-go zone" for her. Before anyone can respond, Ladybug turns and bolts, leaping off the rooftop and vanishing into the Paris night.The team is left stunned and confused, her sudden reaction completely out ofcharacterUnbeknownst to the team, Ladybug’s reaction is rooted in personal trauma. As a child, she was sent to Golden Valley, where she experienced a traumatic period of her life, leaving deep emotional scars she has kept hidden from everyone. Now, faced with the prospect of confronting that dark chapter, she is overwhelmed by fear, unable to stay and explain.The team is left to grapple with the mystery of Ladybug's sudden breakdown, while Ladybug runs through the streets of Paris, battling the flood of painful memories that Golden Valley has brought back.