Adrian and Plagg camped out in the old factory for about three days. As the man hunt for Adrian continued right outside the old factory.
One day, Adrian was sitting against a wall. With his knees tucked up to his chest and his arms wrapped around his knees. His food was running low. So, he knew he would need to make a trip out later as Cat Noir to get more food for him and Plagg.
Plagg flew over to Adrian. "Can you go home yet? I'm getting bored here! There's nothing to do!" Plagg whined.
"No, Plagg, we're never going home! I didn't run away, just to go back a few days later!" Adrian snapped.
"But, if all these people are out looking for you. That means your father noticed you were missing. And is worried about you." Plagg replied.
"He's not worried! If I get found and taken home. He will lock me in my room! And throw away the key!" Adrian snapped.
Plagg gave up trying to reason with Adrian. And flew off to sleep. As Adrian continued to sit there. He heard a noise from the far end of the factory.
Adrian stood to his feet and approached the dark area. "Hello, is someone there?" Adrian asked.
A beer can rolled out and landed right in front of Adrian. He picked it up and then looked over puzzled. Plagg had said this factory was no longer in use./p
"Who's there? Show yourself!" Adrian snapped.
Three men walked out of the darkness. And Adrian knew by one look at them that they probably hadn't worked in a while. All three men were in old, ratty, hole filled cloths. They wore finger-less gloves, black beanies, that covered their greasy hair, old shoes, and they all stank of beer!
The three men approached Adrian. "Well, who do we got here? What are you doing here boy?" Man 1 asked.
"I,uh,I'm sorry, I didn't know other people were staying here." Adrian replied.
"You still didn't answer us. What are you doing here?" Man 2 asked.
"Oh, I, um, ran away from home. And just needed a place to stay for a while. I can leave if you want me too." Adrian replied.
"Hey mates, I think I've seen this boy before." Man 1 said.
"I think you might be right. Don't you make cloths or something?" Man 3 asked.
"No sir, that's my father who does. I'm his son." Adrian replied.
One of the men snorted. "So, you're saying that your daddy has all the money in the world. And can give you whatever you ask for? And yet you chose to run away? Why did your daddy cut your allowance?" Man 2 asked.
"No! It's not like that! I ran away because of trouble's at home." Adrian replied.
"Ha! Trouble's! Don't try to make us laugh boy! You rich people are all the same shallow and pathetic! You have everything you ever wanted and you run away from it. Because, you are a spoiled brat!" Man 2 snapped.
"No, it's not like that! You don't even know me! All you know is that my dad is famous!" Adrian snapped.
"Oh, trust me! We know how you are! All rich people are the same! Come on boys, I think this boy needs to be taught a lesson!" Man 1 snapped.
Before Adrian could react, the three men jumped on him. One of the men held him. While the other two punch and kicked Adrian. They finally threw him to the ground and took his wallet.
"This will work nicely. You better get out of here kid! If we catch you in these parts again. We won't be so nice next time!" Man 1 snapped.
One of the men spit on Adrian. Before all three left the factory laughing. Adrian laid on the floor for several minutes. Trying to wrap his mind around what had just happened.
Plagg flew right over to Adrian. "Adrian! Are you okay? I saw what happened!" Plagg said in a panic.
Adrian finally sat himself up. "Yeah, I-I'm okay, thank's for not coming out. If they would of saw you. Then I would lose you." Adrian replied.
Plagg landed on Adrian's knee. "Listen, kid, as your kawmi, it is my job to watch out for you. And you are not safe here! You need to go home! Where you will be safe! Maybe you can work something out with your father." Plagg said.
"I'm not working anything out with my father. I will just have to go somewhere else." Adrian replied.
"But, how will you get by? They stole your wallet. You need food and water! And I need my cheese!" Plagg snapped.
"Stop yelling! I've got a massive headache. I will figure all that out later. Right now I just want to rest." Adrian replied.
"You can't stay here. What if those guys come back?!" Plagg snapped.
"I don't think they will. Now that they have cash. I'll be fine, stop worrying so much." Adrian replied.
Plagg finally gave up and flew off. Adrian laid back down where he was and tried to rest, even though he was in pain.
Being alone had given Adrian time to think. He hated the thought's that kept popping up. But, he couldn't seem to chase them away.
"Maybe Plagg is right. Maybe your dad misses you."
Adrian shook his head and tried to rid his mind of that thought. His father never truly loved him!
"I bet your dad is heartbroken that he lost his wife and now his son is missing too."
Adrian felt tears in his eyes. His dad didn't miss him. And he didn't miss his dad!
"Don't try to fool yourself. You do miss your dad. He may not of been dad of the year. But, he loved you and is probably worried sick about you."
Tears streamed down Adrian's face. He didn't know what to believe anymore. He finally curled up in a ball and broke down crying.
Well, that was chapter 7! Hope you are all enjoying! And I hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving. Until next time my friends, Blessings, Butterfly582!
