Burned, A Miraculous Ladybug fanfiction
Hey fellow Miraculers! So I became a fan of the show back in May, and just like all of you I am anxiously awaiting Season 2. But I know dealing with a hiatus is hard(SVTFOE and Steven Universe fans know what I mean), but here is a fic that will help you guys with it. Be warned this will be a drama rollercoaster, though.
This story is dedicated to those who've experienced a great tragedy that occurs all over the world, yet still find beauty and strength within.
NOTE: Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir belong to Thomas Astruc, Zagtoon and it's affiliates. Enjoy!
Ch I: The Calm Before The Storm
''Come on, more energy!''
''Wait! Less energy. No, it's still too little energy!
Adrien rolled his eyes, before changing poses for what must be the 42nd time that day. But that was all in the days work for a famous model. Luckily this was gonna be the only one for today, since his dad's other models would be doing the other clothes in the line.
As for him, he was trying on the new Agreste summer collection. The outfit he was currently modeling included a mahogany tank top with a pair of dark grey shorts with the Agreste initial stitched into the sides in black cursive. This was complimented by blue sandals.
Vincent took a deep breath, ''Okay, now get back into the reclining position, and lower your face so but also raise your eyes.'' As Adrien did that, Vincent squared his fingers to frame the pose. ''Yes that's perfect, aaaannndd...pout. Yes, magnificent!''
After several more photos, Vincent shut off his camera. 'And we are done for the day, good work Adrien.''
Adrien breathed a sigh of relief, stretching his muscles relishing the release from those strict poses. ''Thanks Vincent.'' After packing up camera, stand and beach display Vincent left the studio of the Agreste mansion. Adrien began heading back up the stairs to his room when his father walked out of his study, ''How did it go?''
''Fine Dad.'' Adrien handed his father the folder of photos left by Vincent. Gabriel admired them for a few moments then flashed a rare but small smile, ''Excellent, just in time for the summer catalog. Goo-'' Gabriel stopped himself mid-sentence, his eyes squinting as if trying to find some hidden detail. Then he pulled a picture out of the folder and held it up to Adrien, his finger pointing at his forehead in the photo. ''Pimples, Adrien?''
Adrien reached up to his forehead, and sure enough on the left side there were two small but slightly noticeable bumps on his otherwise flawless skin. ''Sorry father, I forgot to put makeup there and-''
''But nothing!'' Gabriel snapped, causing Adrien to jump in shock. ''This is not acceptable Adrien. IF you are to maintain a successful modelling career you CANNOT make such careless mistakes. You aren't like other teenagers, you're my son, the most famous model in Paris, maybe even Europe one day!, You don't have the luxury of acne, or any other careless errors like your peers. Am I clear?''
''Crystal,sir.''
''Good.'' Gabriel looked out the window to see the sun setting, ''It'll be night soon and you have school in the morning. You wanted to go so badly, so you may as well not be late.''
''Yes father.'' And with that Adrien trudged up the stairs, his head sunken. Closing the door to his room, he took off the model clothes and slipped into a white t shirt and blue pajama bottoms, then sat down on his couch, staring up at the ceiling.
''Hey, what's wrong Adrien?'' Adrien barely heard the black cat kwami being so deep in his own thoughts. He then saw a hand mirror by him. He picked it up observing his face. He then moved his hair to see the two pimples that had gotten him scolded moments before.
''Uh, hello? Earth to Adrien?''
''Plagg, what good am I?''
The kwami blinked, taken aback by the question, ''What do you mean? Not only are you a famous model with money and the constant attention of the ladies, but you're also a superhero for crying out loud!''
Adrien sighed. ''That's exactly my point! As Cat Noir, me and Ladybug fight off akumas, criminals, and save lives all over Paris. Also I'm freer. I can do and say things I could never do as Adrien Agreste. When I am it always seems that all I am is just some pretty face.'' As he said this, he rubbed his cheek looking in the mirror.
''Well I definitely think you're more than that. I mean, I've helped many Cat Noirs throughout history, and let's just say, you're the most tolerable.''
Adrien managed a small smile.. ''Ha ha very funny Plagg.'' He then climbed into his bed, the kwami getting behind his pillow, ''Hey there was that one girl who was so crazy for you, she turned into Volpina. What was her name? Oh and she lied alot too-''
''Lila.''
''Yeah that's her. Wonder what happened to her?''
''I ended up turning her down. Not just romantic wise, but also wasn't sure at the time if we could be friends since she lied so much. That and she dissed Ladybug.''
Plagg laughed. ''Whoa loverboy. Did she take it well?''
''Well if you define well as shoving me out the way, then yelling that I'm ''nothing but a cheap tease and she was gonna make me sorry'', then yes she did. Luckily no one really payed any mind since they all caught on to her lying.''
''Yeah but shouldn't you be worried about that threat she made?''
Adrien sighed."Plagg, between modeling and fighting crime with Ladybug, what else can happen?"