So I have been watching Tales of Lady Bug and Cat Noir with my little girl (she loves it) and once again I find myself frustrated with waiting for the big reveal or any developments in the relationship so I am going to attempt to write something that will hopefully satisfy the frustration we all feel. If I fail at portraying the characters adequately I apologise and hopefully I will manage to create something you will all enjoy. Bye for now :)
"hello mi'lady, may I just say what a lovely damsel you make- allow me to ease your distress" Lady Bug had arrived before Cat Noir however things hadn't gone to plan. She had been caught off guard and was in serious trouble "you're late kitty!" Cat Noir grinned as he jumped down to where she was trapped "sorry I was in the middle of a cat nap"
Lady bug pushed hard against the rubble that was holding her down but eventually groaned in defeat. Cat Noir knew he had no choice but to use his powers to free her and so he fired up his cataclysm and destroyed the debris that were weighing down on Lady Bug. He reached out his hand and pulled her up to safety "I guess we should wrap this up quickly seeing as I only have 5 minutes left before my turn back now" he watched as she turned around in the direction of Hawk Moths newest victim. As she turned he noted a slight limp in her right leg and frowned in concern "you're hurt!" this wasn't a question, he knew Lady bug well enough to know she was trying to hide it yet that's about all I know about her!
He brushed away his bitter thoughts so he could focus. She shrugged her shoulders in response "it's nothing just a scratch, are you ready? It's time for my Lucky charm!" Cat Noir watched and waited patiently for Lady bug to figure out what to do with the object that fell into her hands "what is it?" she shook her head frowning "I swear these things get weirder and weirder...what am I supposed to do with this? Not to mention there is only 1. Ugh never mind for now, lets go" he watched as Lady bug put the chopstick that had landed in her hand away. She is right...that is a weird thing to get.
Cat Noir pounced from one roof to another heading towards the threat before pausing suddenly and noting that he was alone "Lady Bug where are you?!" he looked all around frowning as he realised in the time he had spent searching for her the akumatised victim had got away. I need to find her- they will have to wait for now, once Lady bug has devilised the akuma it will return to normal anyways! He retraced his steps and found her way behind him- she was struggling to walk! He jumped back in haste "see. It isn't nothing you really were hurt back there! I am sorry I shouldn't have been so late!" she shook her head "it's not your fault, I was too careless...and now it got away!" her eyes widened in excitement as it became apparent what her charm was to be used for.
She took the chopstick from her belt and looked at it before looking at Cat Noirs belt "its amazing how much of a Lucky charm your belt is too...can I borrow it again?" Cat Noir grinned as he unhooked his belt and gave it to her "got a plan bugaboo?" she pinned the chopstick to her right ankle and wrapped Cat Noir's belt around it several times to secure it "see. It's a splint to support my injury...also don't call me bugaboo" she waited a moment for his bad joke but noticed that instead he was frowning. He walked closer and knelt closely in front of her- too close.
She averted her gaze from his piercing green eyes. What's up with him?! "You know Lady Bug, I think that this time the charm came with a message. It is telling you that in order to win you need to take care of yourself first. Saving Paris is all well and good but you're a superhero...not a Martyr. Don't try and hide your injuries anymore ok?" He picked her up in his arms and smiled encouragingly as she sighed "you're always helping me out Cat Noir, I don't know what I would do without you...you're a good friend" Cat Noir smiled faintly one day I will be more than 'a good friend' Lady Bug!
"No problem mi'lady. We are a team after all, besides only you can devilise the akumas so I don't know what I would do without you either" he frowned as another building collapsed in the far distance followed by a bleeping sound "oh no! time is almost up we're about to turn back and we haven't defeated it yet!" Lady bug nodded "lets split up for now and recharge then regroup once we have turned back" Cat Noir held tightly onto her in his arms; unwilling to let her escape him once again "you know...we don't have to split up. You just said you don't know what you would do without me- I can be there for you in our real life too you know! You can trust me!"
Lady bug struggled against him slightly ignoring her slightly hammering heart as another spot dropped away from her earring "We've talked about this Cat Noir, I do trust you. I just want to keep you safe. Believe it or not you are important to me too and I wouldn't want to risk someone finding out your identity and hurting you or your loved ones...or finding out my identity and hurting my loved ones" Cat Noir shook his head impatiently still refusing to let go "how? how do you do it? Isn't it driving you crazy? I can't stop thinking about who is really under that mask! Lady Bug is one of the most precious people in my life and yet I don't even know you!" Lady Bug lowered her head as her spots dropped from 2 to 1 before looking into his eyes with a pleading look "please, try to understand. It does drive me crazy too but I can't be selfish I have to make this sacrifice to keep my loved ones safe...and you!"
Her sad and desperate eyes disarmed Cat Noir completely, he lowered her to the ground "then if I am never to see the face of my true love, please at least honour me with one kiss!" Lady Bug smiled kindly and leaned in to him. He ignored his hammering heart as she came closer and closer. The excitement welled up inside him as he braced himself for the thing he had dreamt about endlessly. Lady bug giggled and diverted her kiss onto his forehead "if you don't know me, then how can you know you love me?" Cat Noir stood up and smiled widely "it's not nice to tease Mi'lady" She shrugged and laughed in response "then why do they call them cat teasers? Cat's love to play don't they?" Cat Noir shook his head in amusement "cats also like to hunt as well and I am a persistent hunter" Lady bug gasped in panic and the final spot left her earrings, she unbuckled Cat Noir's belt and handed it back to him before making her escape "I need to go! Bug out!"
Cat Noir looked sadly as his love disappeared into the night once again. Plagg burst from the ring gasping from exhaustion "hey lover boy, can you not cut it so close next time...im wiped out and starving!" he shook his head in frustration "cats are meant to be hunters...I am a lame excuse for one though, that's two of my prey that's escaped tonight!" he pulled some of the cheese out of his pocket and handed it to Plagg who responded in between his mouthfuls "yeah, but Lady Bug will recharge and come back and you will both succeed this time now you're together so its only temporary...you said it yourself; your a persistent hunter, that means not giving up!" Adrien smiled at Plagg widely "You are totally right! Wow, that actually cheered me up- here you can have some more of your insanely stinky cheese in return!"
Marinette sat on a nearby bench and lowered her head "Tikki! I almost Kissed him! I wanted to kiss him but I stopped myself at the last minute. He's right, I shouldn't tease him! I didn't mean to though!" she clutched her heart as it ached in guilt. I love Adrien! I never want to betray those feelings for him but I can't deny that Cat Noir has somehow 'clawed' his way in...ugh even his dumb puns have made their way into me. Marinette pulled her trouser leg up and inspected the damage; it was badly swollen and bruised. She could also see a small cut.
She looked up as she heard footsteps "ouch, that looks painful Marinette! What happened?" Marinette tried to cover it up with a nervous laugh "I...erm...the floor hit me...no wait, I hit the floor...that's not right either...ugh" Adrien laughed a little "are you trying to tell me you fell? You know you should hurry home and get that seen to...do you need help?" Marinette shook her head and waved her hands about "ye...no...I mean...pffffff this is nothing- just a scratch!" Adrien's eyes widened momentarily "erm, so what were you doing here anyways if you don't mind my asking?" Marinette squealed a little in shock oh no! I can never come up with a believable excuse! "it's ok, I was...jogging! Yes a bakery...lives... in.. me? so you know... I need to work off all of those pastries"
Adrien chuckled "I think you meant that you live in a bakery? I have to say though your clothes don't look very comfortable for jogging in- jeans are never a good idea; maybe that's why you fell?" Marinette groaned I need to lose this conversation quickly! "what about you? What brings you here?". Adrien laughed and scratched his head uncomfortably before winking and putting a finger to his lips "it's a secret I can't tell anyone!" what are the chances Marinette was this close by and has an injured leg? Could it really be her? Even I know that sounds dumb, we have known each other for ages surely we would have noticed before now- it must be a coincidence! Marinette waved her hands around an unnecessary amount again in response "oh of course I understand you're probably busy with work or some project you can't divulge yet!" Adrien nodded "you got it! I need to go now but if you really do need help its not a problem!" Marinette resumed her needless hand gestures again "its fine!...you have...taken up enough of my time...GAH NO...wait, I mean't I... I have taken up enough of your time!"
Adrien watched her hop away before she fell on to one knee "see. It isn't nothing! You really are hurt!" I know its impossible! But I can't shake the feeling that she may be the one! Marinette's heart started thumping harder. What's with this Deja-vu?! As much as I want him to walk me home, he's just said he needs to go and I need to get back to Cat Noir! "Adrien, really I am fine you go ahead I will be ok honestly!" Thank god! I have finally managed to speak a whole sentence properly! Adrien shook his head "I can't just leave you here let me go and find help ok?" he ran back from where he had come from, however minutes later it wasn't Adrien who came back it was Cat Noir! "Hey, your friend bumped into me and asked me to see you home safely. He apologised for not coming back to say goodbye but he had to rush back" Marinette blinked in stunned silence before recovering her composure "oh hi erm thanks" He picked her up in his arms and set off in the direction of the bakery "no problem! Will you do me a favour? Kiss me?"