The next day, Adrien hardly slept a wink that night, he rubbed his tired eyes and looked at the time.

4:18am

He sighed sadly and sat up, Tikki and Plagg were curled together on a pillow next to his, the Kwami's sleeping peacefully.

"Lucky."

He got out of bed without disturbing the Kwami's and walked to his window, he could see the outline of the Hospital, he could hear sirens sounding loudly.

"Probably trying to drench the fires and save people from being trapped."

He was exhausted and yet, he felt like running a marathon. His adrenaline was high, he felt he could lift a bus, he couldn't...but…

"Plagg."

"Hmm? Its four in the morning Adrien..." Plagg whined and stifled a yawn.

"We're going to defeat Rabbiteer. Plagg, claws out!"


Before Chat Noir went to find the villain, he made a pit stop. He stuck the pole in the cracks of the building and stood on it as he peered into the little room. She was alone, he couldn't see her very well, the one small light shining made it difficult to see her, even with his night vision, she was difficult to spot but even without it, he could see the tubes and wires attached to her. Multiple machines were beeping and booping and she was very still, he couldn't even see her chest rising and falling.

Chat Noir lowered his head and turned away, he took a deep breath before turning back to her.

"I'll avenge you My Lady."

And in a flash, he was gone.


"This is getting ridiculous." An officer whispered to his fellow officer next to him, the other yawned.

"We have to do something, we can't let his guy destroy Paris. Chat Noir and Ladybug are nowhere to be found, we have to do our duties and fight this monster." The officer said, the other sighed.

"No need for the speech Chief. We know what we need to do."

"COME ON OUT CHAT NOIR, I NEVER THOUGHT YOU'D BE SUCH A SCAREDY CHAT! HAHAHA, WHAT A COWARD!"

The Rabbiteer raised his wand and was about to make the policemen disappear but he yelled in agony when something hit his shoulder. He whipped his head back and saw Chat Noir standing there panting, heaving from throwing that huge piece of debris at him.

"YOU'LL PAY FOR WHAT YOU'VE DONE! YOU CAUSED ENOUGH DAMAGE TO PARIS AND IT'S INNOCENT CIVILIANS, HOPE YOU'RE READY RABBITEER BECAUSE THIS IS YOUR LAST SHOW. FOR GOOD."

"WELL, WELL, WELL! THE CHAT FINALLY APPEARED! WHAT TOOK YOU SO LONG! I THOUGHT I SCARED YOU RIGHT OUT OF PARIS."

"I'LL NEVER ABANDON THE PEOPLE OF PARIS, I'LL ALWAYS BE HERE TO PROTECT THEM FROM EVIL LIKE YOU!"

"YOU HEAR ME HAWKMOTH! YOU DON'T SCARE ME! WE'LL TAKE YOU DOWN AND BRING YOU TO JUSTICE!"

"Damn, I don't think I've ever seen Chat Noir so passionate!"

"I think you meant angry."

"Scary is the better word."

"A LOT COMING FROM A LITTLE CAT, COME GET ME KITTY KITTY."

"YOU'LL PAY!" Chat Noir yelled, he grabbed his baton from his lower back and lengthen it to a staff, he narrowed his eyes at the villain, he was going to pay…

Chat huffed and puffed, he was exhausted but he wasn't stopping until he broke this monsters akumatized item and destroyed that cursed Akuma.

"You're starting to look tired!" The Rabbiteer spoke.

"Never!" Chat yelled and readied his baton again.

"It looks as though you can barely stand! Hand over your and Ladybug's Miraculous and we can end this fight!"

"I'll never do that! I'll protect these people and this city! You'll never get our Miraculous Hawkmoth!" He yelled back.

"We'll see about that!"

Chat Noir spun his baton in his hands quickly to avoid being hit by the cards and ribbons being shot at him. He rushed behind a car to catch his breath.

"Where is that Akuma hiding?!"

Chat Noir did another full scan of the Magician, if it wasn't in the hat then where-!?

"His wand! Of course!"

He couldn't believe he hadn't noticed the purplish tint to the wand before! He supposed his anger has clouded his mind, he took another deep breath and listened.

"Hiding won't save you Chat Noir! Come out and play!" The Rabbiteer yelled approaching the vehicle, Chat closed his eyes and listened closely.

"Just a little closer…"

"And I've…"

Chat Noir clung to the door just as the villain raised it high.

"...got you n-!?"

The Rabbiteer stared at the spot where the hero last stood, he was here a second ago! How could he have vanished? That was, until the villain looked up and saw said hero clinging to the door.

"Games over Rabbiteer!" Chat Noir yelled and swung his leg back and kicked the villain in the face, the man cursed loudly and grabbed his face, dropping his wand and the car. Chat Noir took this chance and snatched the wand from the ground and snapped it over his leg, the black butterfly flew out of it.

"Not so fast little Akuma!" Chat Noir yelled and removed his bell and with a sprinkle of light, captured the Akuma inside and the civilian was returned to his normal state.

"What? What's happening?"

Chat Noir fell to his knees and groaned in pain, fuck he was tired.

"C-Chat Noir! Are you alright!?" The man rushed to his side, he placed a hand on his shoulder and Chat shuddered at his touch, the man jerked his hand away.

"Are you alright?" Chat Noir asked.

"Y-Yes, are you alright? You look like you got hit by a bus." The man spoke quietly, Chat Noir stared at him.

"I'll be okay, you should probably to go the hospital to get checked out." Chat Noir spoke.

"R-Right." He said and slowly walked away, Chat Noir sighed and heard the cops rushing towards him.

"Great job Chat Noir! Are you alright?" A Cop asked, Chat Noir nodded.

"I need to go." Chat Noir spoke and grabbed his baton and he vaulted into the Parisian night.


Chat noir fell into the room and stumbled onto his couch, he fell on it with a grunt and relaxed. He heard the flutter of the butterflies wings flapping inside his bell and he sighed as he stood and walked to Tikki.

"What do I do now?" He asked her.

"Remove the bell." She spoke, Chat did as she said and took off the bell and set it down next to her.

"You can release your transformation now." Tikki said, he nodded.

"Plagg, claws in." Chat said and caught Plagg in his hands

"Now what?" Adrien asked.

"The Akuma won't escape the bell, there have been times throughout history where Ladybugs would be injured and in those times, your bell is able to capture the Akuma, you can not purify it but your bell will contain it so it won't cause any more damage." Tikki said

"That's good at least." Adrien said , the flutters could still be heard.

"Well, you should get to bed Adrien, you have school tomorrow." Tikki said.

"You're sadly right." Adrien said with a yawn and changed into his pajamas and put Plagg in his chamberet.

"Rest easy sweet Adrien." Tikki spoke and pushed his bangs from his forehead and gently placed a kiss on his head and in a way, it made Adrien feel better and he smiled.

"Thank you, you too." Adrien said and closed his eyes.


"Adrien, it's time for school." Came Nathalie's voice from his door.

"Mmm, alright..."

"Adrien, wake up." Plagg said waving the cheese in his face, Adrien shoved him away.

"Gross! Get that nasty away from my face!" He yelled.

"At least you're awake now right?"

Adrien glared at the Kwami then sighed, he got dressed and opened his jacket pocket for Plagg.

"Come on." He said annoyed and Plagg flew in.

"Do you want to come?" Plagg asked, Tikki smiled.

"Of course." She spoke and flew in next to Plagg.

"Adrien!"

"Coming Nathalie!"


"Adrien!" Alya yelled soon as he stepped out of the car, he looked at the girl surprised but was even more shocked when he encased him in a tight hug.

"Alya?!" He exclaimed, a small blush on his cheeks.

"Oh Adrien! It's Marinette!" She said happily.

"Is she okay!?" He yelled and pulled her away to look at her fully.

"She will be!" She said.

"Really!?"

"Yes! Her arm is completely shattered and she has a bad concussion but she's alive! She'll be okay!" Alya said happily, Adrien's smiled widened immensely.

"Oh my god! Oh my god!" Adrien said happily and even spun her around before placing her down.

"Oh Alya, that's amazing news! She's alright! She's alive!" Adrien yelled happily, he had to stop his tears from falling.

Marinette is alright!

My Lady is alright!

"What's going on?" Nino asked walking up, Alya attacked him in a bear hug.

"Nino! It's Marinette! She's alive, she's okay!" Alya yelled hugging him even tighter.

"That's awesome! She should go see her after class!" Nino said happily.

"Definitely!" Alya said smiling.

"You should come too dude." Nino said placing his hand on Adriens shoulder.

"I have fencing after class but soon as that's done, I'll be there!" Adrien said.

"Great! We'll see you then!"


"Oh Plagg! This is amazing news!" Tikki said hugging Plagg, the smallest of blushes crossing his black cheeks.

"I know!" He said back.

"I know, I can't believe it! We're going soon as I finish fencing." Adrien said to the Kwamis that were sitting in his locker, he was geared up and ready to practice so he could see his Lady!

"Get to moving then kid!" Plagg spoke waving off his chosen, Adrien opened the package of cheese and sweets for the Kwamis then shut the locker door with a bright smile on his face.


"Ah yes, Miss Marinette is in room 304, it should be on your right." The nurse said.

"Thank you!" Alya said happily and took Nino's hand and rushed to the elevator.

"I can't wait to see her!" Alya said.

"I know, I'm so glad she's doing okay." Nino said.

"Mhmm." Alya agreed.

"Hi Mr. And Mrs. Dupain Cheng!" Alya greeted, the parents were standing outside Marinette's room.

"Hello Alya and Nino!" Tom said smiling at the kids.

"How have you been dear?" Sabine asked putting a hand on Alya's cheek before pulling her into a tight hug.

"Much better since I heard of Marinette's condition!" She replied.

"Us too." Tom agreed.

"Can we see her?" Nino asked.

"They're doing a quick check up on her, checking her vitals and everything." Tom answered, Nino nodded.

"Have you seen her?" Alya asked.

"We came soon as we got the call this morning, she's badly bruised and her entire arm is covered with a thick cask and a few scratches here and there but she's overall really good." Sabine answered.

"And doing much better." The doctor spoke walking out of the room with his charts in hand, a easy smile on his face.

"That's wonderful!" Alya said smiling, the man nodded.

"Yes, you're all welcome to see her." He spoke and held the door open.

"Thank you!"

"Marinette!" Alya cried and gently as she could, hugged her friend.

"Oh Alya!" Came her scratchy reply.

"How are you feeling girl?" Nino asked placing a hand on her shoulder, the girl smiled.

"Good, better since they gave me pain medicine." She said, Alya laughed and released her friend.

"I bet, how you feeling?" Alya asked placing a hand on Marinette's arm, the girl shrugged.

"Exhausted, hungry, in pain but not as bad as I was."

"What happened?"

"I don't really remember much," she spoke and brought a hand to her forehead "I remember being inside the building and I think a piece of debris fell on me, I remember feeling a lot of pain then nothing." Marinette explained.

"Ouch, at least Chat Noir found you." Nino said.

"Yeah." She said nodded and looked down.

"Well we love you sweetheart but we need to get back to the bakery but we'll see you again tomorrow okay?" Tom said.

"Of course, bye Papa and Maman, I love you." Marinette said and hugged her parents and waved to them as the left.

"I'm gonna run to the bathroom real quick." Nino said as he kissed Alya's cheek and left the room.

"What happened Alya?" Marinette asked.

"You got hit by some beam that shot from the cannon gun the Rabbiteer made, you fell but Chat Noir caught you but…" Alya began.

"What?"

"Well…"

"What happened Alya!?" Marinette begged.

"You detransformed…" Alya spoke, horror filled Marinette's pale face.

"WHAT!?"

"But Chat Noir caught you! You detransformed in his arms and he shielded your face, not even my camera skills could see you so no one could see who you were, Chat protected you."

"He did?" Marinette asked.

"Yes, after you detransformed, he took you away and I stopped recording, he took you to the hospital." Alya said.

"What happened to Tikki!?" Marinette yelled, her friends face fell.

"I don't know girl, I think Chat took her with you…I haven't seen or heard from her…" Alya spoke.

"I pray she's okay."

"I'm sure Chat Noir has her safe and sound, he has a Miraculous too so he's probably taking care of her like his own Kwami." Alya suggested.

"You're probably right…if he instantly took us away, that means he didn't defeat the Akuma?" Marinette asked, dread filling her.

"When you got hurt, he instantly took you away so no but I heard that early in the morning around 4:50am, he defeated the Akuma, I heard he captured it in his bell and the villain returned to normal." Alya spoke.

"Really?"

"Yep, it was crazy! I never knew he could do that!"

"Me either…"

"Didn't know who could do what?" Nino asked.

"We were talking about how Chat Noir captured the Akuma, she was wondering what had happened after Chat Noir saved her." Alya explained, he nodded.

"Understandable, the cops reported how the fight was absolutely crazy! They said Chat Noir was like a whole other person!" Nino said.

"Seriously?" Marinette asked.

"Yeah, he was reported to be angry and even scary looking, I bet it was crazy. Shame no one was there to record it." Nino said shaking his head.

"Scary?" Marinette asked, her Chat? Acting scary?

"I know but it's probably best." Alya spoke.

"Oh yeah, before we forget. Adrien will be visiting you!" Alya said smiling.

"WHAT!?"

"Don't worry girl! He was ecstatic to hear that you were doing better! You should've seen him! Tell her Nino!" Alya said.

"She's right! He was so happy! He couldn't wait for class to end, he texted me about how excited he was to see you." Nino said.

"R-Really?" Marinette stuttered.

"Yes girl! He'll be here soon as his fencing is over."


"You look beautiful, can we go now?" Plagg asked as Adrien fixed his face in his locker mirror, he was dressed and freshly showered.

"Shut up Plagg." Adrien said and shouldered his bag and opened his jacket for the Kwamis.

"Should I get her flowers?" Adrien asked.

"You're visiting her at a hospital, not taking her out on a date." Plagg said with an eye roll.

"She loves Lilies and Daffodils." Tikki said, Adrien smiled bright and rushed to the nearest flower shop.


"Okay, you can do this Adrien…" Adrien spoke to himself as he entered the hospital, people instantly recognizing him.

"I'm looking for my friend Marinette Dupain Cheng?"

"Room 304 on the right, hun." She said with a smile and Adrien thanked her then rushed down the hall and into the elevator and tapped his foot.

"304, 304…"

Adrien walked to the door and took a deep breath and looked at the single Lily in his hand. He felt a small patting on his chest and knew it was Tikki, he raised his hand to the door.


Knock, Knock

"Speak of the devil." Alya spoke.

"Wait! How's my hair!? Do I look as awful as I feel?" Marinette asked frantically.

Alya quickly brushed Marinette's hair and washed her face with a cool rag.

Nino opened the door soon as the girls were done, there stood Adrien Agreste in all his handsome glory as he smiled and slowly entered the room.

"Hey everyone." He greeted and slowly approached Marinette's bed side.

"Hey Mari, how you feeling?" Adrien asked, the girl blushed.

"U-Uh…good! I'm good!" Marinette spoke, Adrien smiled lightly and handed the Lily to her.

"I'm glad, I brought you this." Adrien said.

"F-For me?"

"Yes, I was worried sick about you! It made my morning when Alya told me you were alright." Adrien spoke.

"R-Really?"

"Mhmm." Adrien said smiling.

Marinette blushed but otherwise, smiled at the blonde boy but a yawn came over her before she could suppress it.

"Someone's tired…" Nino said, the girl nodded.

"We'll let you rest! I'll be back tomorrow girl, okay?" Alya said hugging her friend. "And if you ever scare me like that again, I'll kill you." Alya whispered to her, the girl giggled but nodded.

Alya pulled away so Nino could say his goodbye till Adrien was next.

"I'll try to be back whenever I can." Adrien spoke with a smile, the girl blushed and nodded, Adrien smiled and placed his hand on her cast and felt Tikki shimmy down and out his sleeve.

"Me too girl!" Alya said smiling, Marinette nodded again.

"Bye guys!" Marinette said with a wave, everyone waved back and left the room.

"Hey…Alya?" Adrien asked.

"Yeah?" She asked.

"What exactly happened to Marinette?" Adrien asked.

"She got injured inside a building when Chat Noir found her, I guess he put Ladybug somewhere safe and found Mari in the process but thank God for him, Marinette probably wouldn't be alive right now if it wasn't for him." Alya began.

"I see…" Came his reply.

"To be honest, seeing Ladybug getting hurt like that right before my eyes was really scary but seeing Chat Noir react, now that was really heartbreaking."

"What?"

"Did you see my video?" Alya asked.

"No, I haven't gotten the chance." Adrien replied.

"Well, when it happened, Chat Noir paled and he looked absolutely terrified, I've never seen him like that before." Alya began, had I really looked that way?

"And then after he caught her, that's when he got scary looking, he was furious! I was actually a little scared even though I was a good distance away…" Alya said rubbing her arm.

"W-What?"

"Yeah but he took Ladybug away and that's when I sent my message to my Ladyblog."

"I'll have to watch it."

"You should, it's crazy." Alya said as they reached the outside of the hospital.

"Adrien."

Adrien flinched at the clipped tone in Natalie's voice as she stood by the car, an unimpressed look on her face, she's been working with my father too much…

"I'll see you later Alya…" Adrien said and dragged his feet to the car.

"How was school Adrien?" Natalie asked.

"Fine."

"You have a photo shoot later today and then your father-"

Adrien had tuned her out as they came up to passing the Eiffel Tower and he looked, there was even more things than before…!

"Do you understand Adrien?" Natalie asked without looking at him, he hummed his reply.


"Let's go Plagg."

"We just got back, don't you want to rest?"

"We'll rest when we get there, Plagg Claws out!"

Chat Noir landed on the ground and walked towards their statue, there was so many things, he couldn't believe it. Multiple bouquets of flowers were spread about, there were hand drawn pictures and stuffed animals and even food offerings, there was even Camembert and Macaroons from when they answered what their favorite treats were during an interview. But what had his eye the most, was the huge box of over piling letters, he took off the top and grabbed the first letter, he sat on the lip of the Statue and read.

Dear Ladybug and Chat Noir,

I saw what happened and I'm so sorry something happened to the most amazing people in all of Paris! We're all worried about you but we know you'll be back and running soon! Stay strong heros!"

-Signed, Clair Robbia

Chat picked another.

To Ladybug,

I love you Ladybug! You're my favorite person ever! I hope you'll be alright! Stay strong!

-From, Sonia Peire

And another.

Chat Noir,

I know times are hard right now, you lost your Lady and that's a really difficult thing to stomach. However, I'd like to tell you that's you're incredible for the way you've handled this, you've stayed strong and level headed for your Lady and that isn't something a lot of people can do. If I were you, I would've killed that man but I guess it's a good thing you're the hero and not me! You're very noble and very strong Chat Noir. We know Paris is in good hands.

Signed, Maxwell Ball

And another…

Hey Chat Noir,

Stay strong Kitty Cat, you're doing amazing at protecting the city and we know you're doing the same for Ladybug so don't fret, she'll be back on her feet in no time at all! Stay strong!

-You're biggest fan, Charlotte Douglas

And another.

To Ladybug,

I hope Chat Noir is taking good care of you! If not, all of Paris will kick his ass! But just know you're partner has done amazing thus far, he's a good guy and a keeper! Stay strong Ladybug!

-Your fan, Marissa Adams

Another.

Chat Noir.

Don't be ashamed for what's happened. You've done all that you can, you've defeated the Akuma and stayed strong during this difficult time and that's nothing to be ashamed of. I know how guys minds work so don't be blaming yourself for this! As you know best, Ladybug is a tough customer and she won't be taken out this easily! She'll be back up soon, just wait and see! Take care of the Bug for us and give her a hug for me!"

-From Teena

Chat Noir sat there and read every single one of those letters and put Marinette's to the side, when she was feeling better, he was going to take these to her, she needed to read what the people of Paris had to say.

Some of the letters were heartwarming encouragement but some of them made his heart ache and he cried, he held the letters close and looked up at the Ladybug above him, her gorgeous smile shining.

"I swear, I will protect this city and these people my Lady. I won't let you down a second time!"