Hello, here's chapter 2! Sorry it's been a while. Thanks to MiraculousSims and Ketusi Tasogare for reviewing Even Like This and You're What? and again to Ketusi Tasogare for reviewing Resistance and I'm Your Favorite, Right Plagg?Also, to Sirmione Snow and daughterofposeidon9 for reviewing You're What?

I'd like to say a few things: I have no idea how hospitals in France operate. So I'm taking what I know about hospitals already and adding my own ideas onto it, so I'm sorry if there are any incorrections.

Also: Please give me ideas for new one-shots, I've been having a bit of a writer's block lately. But anyway, please enjoy!

Luckily, Marinette had a cookie in her pocket. Tikki ate as quickly as she could, and Marinette transformed back into Ladybug. She gathered Adrien (who was slipping in and out of consciousness) into her arms and yo-yoed to the nearest hospital with an ER.

Just looking at Adrien, Ladybug could tell he needed help-and soon. Half of his face was badly hurt, and some of the skin on his cheek was paper thin.

"L…" Ladybug looked down. Adrien was trying to focus on her, but his eyes kept going funny directions. Ladybug stopped on the next roof she yo-yoed to.

"Yes?"

"Tell them… Akuma attack…" rasped Adrien. His eyes then rolled back into his head and his eyes closed.

I have to get him to the hospital quickly, thought Ladybug. He's already lost so much blood…

Finally Ladybug landed in front of the hospital and carried the model in. There was a family already waiting in the ER- it seemed like one of the children had a broken nose- but all of them looked at the boy in her arms and gasped.

A nurse came up to Ladybug. "L-Ladybug… what happened?"

"There was an akuma attack and Adri- Mr. Agreste got caught in the crossfire," she explained. She felt awful about lying, but it was either that, disgracing Chat Noir in the eyes of France, or exposing her partner's identity.

"Thank you, Ladybug," the nurse said. "We'll take him to the ICU and notify his father immediately."

Adrien was rushed away and Ladybug pulled out her communicator. Dialing Mr. Agreste, she waited nervously.

After three and a half rings, Gabriel picked up.

"Why are you calling me at this hour of night, Ladybug?"

"Sir, Adrien is in the ER. There was an akuma attack, and he was hit."

"What!? Which hospital?"

Ladybug told him.

"Thank you, Ladybug. I will be right over."

The nurse came over to Ladybug. "Adrien Agreste is in critical condition. Thank you again for bringing him to us, Ladybug. At the moment we're preparing him for surgery. We're not sure he'll make it."

Ladybug attempted to keep her face cool and steady to no avail. In a shaky voice, she replied, "I've notified Gabriel Agreste, and he's on his way. May I see Adrien?"

"I'm sorry, Ladybug, but we're not letting anyone see him at this moment because of his condition. It appears he was attacked quite severely, and most of the skin on his face seems to be burned off. Apart from that, his temperature is rising to dangerous levels and he's already lost too much blood because of wounds on his stomach."

At that moment, Gabriel Agreste walked into the ER. Catching sight of Ladybug, he walked over with Nathalie and the Gorilla.

"Where is my son?" demanded Gabriel. The nurse filled him in.

"I'm sorry, but I have to go," interrupted Ladybug. "My parents will worry if I'm not home soon, and that will create even more of a mess for me to deal with."

For once, Gabriel just waved his hand at Ladybug with out a second thought. "Go."

Ladybug ducked out of the ER and yo-yoed off to her house. She landed on her balcony and went into her room. "Tikki, spots off."

"Marinette! Marinette!" cried Tikki.

"Tikki, explain. Will Adrien live?"

Tikki sighed and shrugged as best she could. "I don't know." Marinette opened her mouth in protest. "In ancient times, when Chat Noirs cataclysmed themselves or another person, they always died. There's a chance that Adrien will live, due to the modern medicines and technology there is today, but even if he does survive, it won't be the same. He'll probably have to use a wheelchair, among other medical complications."

"He can't die," said Marinette fiercely. "I won't let him."

Tikki and Marinette fell asleep curled up together.

The next morning, Marinette was a mess. She barely got to school on time (though this was usual) and didn't bother to do her hair or put on makeup. She didn't even pick out clean clothes to wear.

Once class started, Madame Bustier raised her hands for silence. "Class, we have some very grave news. The school was notified early this morning that Adrien is in the hospital with near-fatal injuries from an akuma attack.. It is unclear whether he will live or die."

"My Adrikins! Oh no!" sobbed Chloe dramatically. "Tell me, Madame Bustier, which hospital is he at? I must see my Adrien immediately!"

Alya nudged Marinette under their desk. "What d'you suppose happened?"

"I don't know," said Marinette.

Although the class was buzzing with speculation, Madame Bustier started the lesson and Marinette reluctantly turned her attention to the front.

After school, Marinette didn't hesitate to transform and yo-yo herself to the hospital. When she got there, she was greeted with a less-than-pleasant sight. Chloe had thrown herself halfway over the visitors' desk and was sobbing. "You have to let me see him! I'm the mayor's daughter!"

"I-I'm sorry, miss, but Mr. Agreste is not allowed to have any visitors other than close family."

Ladybug walked up to the poor lady that was attempting to handle Chloe. "What's the matter?"

"Nothing, Ladybug. Are you here to see Adrien?"

"Yes, I was, but since I can't I'll just be going…" Ladybug started to walk away.

"Wait, Ladybug!" said the lady. "I'm told he's been asking for you. You have permission to go in if you want! I'll tell you the room number!"

"Thank you!" beamed Ladybug. After she got the room number she raced to the room. Adrien was lying in a bed, awake.

He had lots of tubes hooked up to his body and was looking very pale. There was an air mask covering his face, so they couldn't talk.

He caught Ladybug's eye and looked repeatedly to his left. Ladybug followed his gaze to land on the small table next to his bed where his ring rested.

"You're ring," said Ladybug. "You let them take it off?"

Now Adrien looked guilty.

"Well, I guess you had to. Where's Plagg?"

Adrien now looked to his right. Plagg was just barely hidden behind Adrien's monitor.

'I'll bring him home with me so he can get food. Also, if he's with me he's less likely to get caught. I'll take your ring, too."

Adrien smiled as best he could, which Ladybug took as a yes. Ladybug leaned closer to Adrien and held his hand. "Kitten, are you going to die?"

Adrien stared up at her with big, wet eyes.

"I don't know," said Ladybug. "Neither does Tikki. But I won't let you die, Adrien. And if you do, I'll resurrect you and kill you again. Do you hear me, you stupid cat? YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO DIE!"

A tear leaked down Ladybug's cheek. "I love you so much, kitty. You're going to get better."

Adrien nodded as best he could.

"I'll come and see you soon, okay? I have to go now. Get better. I love you."

Ladybug let go of Adrien's hand, took Plagg, and walked out of the room.

This is not the end! This. Is. Not. The. End.

I said this would be a two-shot. That's not happening. I wanted to get it finished before November, but due to various reasons I can't do that. So I'm making this story longer. It'll probably be between three and eight chapters long. I'm so happy that this story has been probably the most popular of my stories so far!

Happy Halloween, and please review! :D ~Lark