A/N: I fully blame Winnie the Pooh's Grand Adventure for the existence of this fic. Enjoy some angst.
Papillon Defeated
The day we have all been waiting for has finally come.
Ladybug and Chat Noir have stopped Papillon's tyranny once and for all, and I think I speak for all of Paris when I say just how grateful I am to our resident heroes. Many tears were shed today, and yours truly managed to capture the victory hug between the two. ;)
Ladybug and Chat Noir quickly disappeared after the battle, much to this reporter's dismay. But Chat Noir and Ladybug, you have earned a long rest that I hope you take.
For the sake of the family, Papillon's identity is being kept a strict secret. Do not go bothering Ladybug and Chat Noir for it. The family are innocent bystanders like you and me. Not to mention, Ladybug and Chat Noir deserve some peace on this matter.
~Alya, founder of the Ladyblog and Ladybug's #1 fan.
"That was nice of Alya." Tikki comments as Marinette lock's her phone, causing the screen to go blank.
"Loyal to Ladybug as always." Marinette says. "All of this doesn't feel real yet, you know? We've been fighting Papillon for years and now we're suddenly done."
"Get some rest for now." Tikki advises. "Alya is right, you've earned it. I'm very proud of you, Marinette."
Late in the night, after Marinette and Tikki are sound asleep, a figure slips into the attic bedroom. With a wave of the hand, the effects of the spell ensuring she and her kwami doesn't waken.
With silent grace, the figure removes the Miraculous Earrings. Once the earring are placed in the small wooden box, Tikki disappears.
Plagg awakens with a sudden jerk, someone is approaching, and his instincts tell Plagg that the intentions are not good.
Plagg growls when he spots the figure slipping in through the window. He slides the ring off Adrien's finger and holds it close to his chest.
"No." He snaps, "You're not taking it. Not this way."
"It is time, Plagg." The figure appeals.
"You can't not this way." Plagg states, flying just out of reach. "This one is different, he needs me. I won't let you take me without saying-" A wave of sleepiness hits Plagg and he falls to the ground, ring still clutched to his chest.
Once the ring is in the box, the cat Kwami disappears in a flash of light. His job done, the figure slips back out the window.
With that, the time of Ladybug and Chat Noir in Paris came to an end.
A/N: I wasn't sure if I should post this yet, but it's my birthday and decided I'd make posting this story a gift to my self. This is going to be a super short fic with short chapters.