Welcome back to this garbage set! If you hadn't guessed, I have SO MUCH FAITH IN MY WRITING ABILITY. Moving on, I think we might get some plot in here, I don't know... 😁 Let's get down to business.
WARNINGS: GORE, DARKNESS, NONCON, YAOI (*creepy laughter*), & BAD LANGUAGE
DISCLAIMER: I don't own Miraculous Ladybug.
Chat Noir ran distractedly, his face red in embarrassment and his mind going a mile a minute. Akira was a boy?! He, the great Cat Burglar of Hearts, was flirting with a boy?! Akira probably thinks I'm disgusting now, the black cat hero thought in distress. How was he going to explain himself? Chat was so wrapped up in his thoughts that he almost ran past an annoyed Ladybug.
"And where have you been", the heroine asked, her arms crossed and her tone serious.
"Weren't you taught to not follow strangers?" Ladybug's tone softened to a light teasing, relieved to see her companion unharmed. Chat blushed but quickly recovered when he saw his Lady smile at him.
"So, what did they say to you", Ladybug asked, trying to be nonchalant. The last thing they needed was another Volpina incident. The bug themed heroine immediately noticed the flush in Chat's cheeks when he was reminded of Akira.
"We didn't talk about anything really. I just thanked him for helping me get out out of your yo-yo and we went our separate ways", Chat Noir said, being sure to push his blush down.
"Well... Just be careful, Chat. We don't know what he's capable of." The feline hero frowned; Akira wasn't a threat. Even though it looked as if he didn't have a Miraculous and seemed a little evasive, that doesn't mean he deserved to be put in the "danger" category. Chat remembered Akira's eyes; they were impossibly blue and bright, and maybe even slightly odd, but they were beautiful and sincere. Either Akira was a brilliant actor or... he really meant it. But Chat kept his thoughts to himself; if he voiced them, Ladybug's stubbornness would most likely rear its ( irresistible) head and she'd insist that he needed to be careful. Ah, how kind and caring his Lady was!
"Alright. May you have a safe trip, my Lady", Chat said adoringly, catching Ladybug's unoccupied hand and bending down to kiss it. However, the good lucked heroine snatched her hand away, instead placing it on top of the black cat's head of blonde locks, gently petting it.
"Good boy. Au revoir, Chat Noir", Ladybug said, smiling; she tossed her yo-yo and grappled onto the nearest building, and let herself be carried off with the tug of the unbreakable string. Chat stared after her, a longing look in his eyes before he remembered something... Akira was a boy. And Ladybug was female... Guess he'd have to have a little chat with his new friend about a couple of things. With that in mind, Chat Noir got on all fours and sprinted home, a small smile on his face.
Akira admired the part of Paris he was staying in; the city lights were gorgeous and he could smell different foods and goods from various sources. As much he wanted to sightsee, Akira felt more tired than anything... But, when did he ever pass up the chance to admire a new area? On Xia, Akira couldn't remember a time he didn't look out his window during the night, so fascinated and captivated by the city's lights glowing so prettily with the stars. Seating himself on the edge of a building, most likely a store from the looks of it, Akira contentedly watched the citizens go to and fro, not a soul acknowledging him; Akira was satisfied his "stay in the shadows" strategy worked. The 13th arrondissement* really is beautiful... and lively, Akira thought.
The happiness soon dimmed, however, when Akira remembered his... leg problem. Gently fingering the area, Akira nearly toppled over in surprise; the cracks had diminished! The spiderweb cracks had retreated to just his thighs and barely felt noticeable anymore. A big wave of relief washed over the teen as he flopped on to his back, staring at the night sky. Unfortunately, the moon wasn't full but the stars retained their beauty. I wonder how things are on Xia, Akira thought absentmindedly; when he and his mother left, something seemed... off. Some of the officials seemed tense and anxious while some others seemed almost... eager. When Opal pointed it out to Amora, she didn't say anything, merely just changing the subject to something convenient at the time. Closing his eyes, Akira let his mind wander to simpler thoughts, like how he ready he was to get out of his suit; he never really liked the feeling of his breasts being bound.
"Hello again", a smug voice said above Akira; snapping his eyes open, the grinning face of Chat Noir entered Akira's vision. Twisting his torso, Akira balanced himself on his elbows as Chat seated himself Indian-style.
"W-what're you doing here", Akira asked; he didn't sense any hostility or suspicion, but the bad lucked hero seemed to be slightly cautious, poison green eyes never leaving the prince.
"I thought I'd check the neighborhoods before calling it a night. Then I stumbled upon a sleeping patrolman...", Chat said in a mockingly haughty voice. Akira's cheeks slightly turned pink as he fully turned towards the original hero who had a friendly smile on his face. This was... new.
"I wasn't sleeping. Just thinking", the boy said absentmindedly, gaze unconsciously drawn to the stars. Chat followed the stranger's line of sight, briefly admiring the shimmering stars and thinking how he would've enjoyed sharing the sight with Ladybug before looking back at the prince. The cat themed hero felt heat rise in his cheeks when he remembered his thoughts of the boy: he was pretty. The white hair that fluttered in the breeze was nothing short of beautiful and then there were those curves in the suit; even with Akira sitting, Chat could see the big hips and lovely shape which were a contrast to his Lady's slender, graceful build. And then... those eyes. Those beautiful blue eyes that shined and expressed so much emotion; Chat Noir would be lying if he said he didn't like looking into the aquamarine orbs.
"Thinking about how awesome I am", the black cat themed hero teasingly asked, standing up and striking a pose; Akira smiled at the display and stood as well, stretching his arms before he dropped them and clasped his hands behind his back.
"You didn't really stop by for simple pleasantries, did you, Monsieur*", Akira asked, yet he already could tell he was in for a time. Chat dropped the pose and put on a serious face, a slight flash of guilt running through him. Was he that obvious?
"... Oui*. I... I'm sorry for the inconvenience. But, please, bear with me", Chat said, cat ears drooping and tail completely slack. If he didn't ask these questions, Ladybug most certainly would, and the process would most likely be far from comfortable and welcoming.
"Questions can't hurt me. Ask away", Akira said; he hoped he sounded casual, but in reality, he was internally bracing himself for the worst. Amora had once said that Anima Crystals and Humans were alike and different at the same time; both could have relatively normal appearances and interests and disinterests, but the one big thing was that Humans were judgemental creatures.
"Humans have the ability to understand and reason, and some are better at it than others. But the one thing they all have in common is judgement; no matter the person, from child to elder, the ability to judge is always present. Humans have had a history of having bad judgement, such as the Salem Witch Trials, even if some of those accusations were true; the point is when Humans ban together from a bad judgement, it can lead to fear, destruction, and chaos. Don't let that discourage you, however. All Humans are different, no matter how similar they seem. You just have to hope you find a diamond amongst the coal."
Akira hoped dearly that Chat Noir was a diamond.
"Okay. First question: do you know what a Miraculous is?" Chat briefly scanned the teen's form again, but nothing stuck out.
"No. Should I", Akira asked, tilting his head slightly. The cat themed hero only felt the slightest bit of surprise at the answer. There was something odd about the boy across from him. Something incredibly... off.
"A Miraculous is what grants me my power. It usually comes in the form of a piece of jewelry like earrings or, in my case, a ring." Chat Noir held up the hand that held his Miraculous and pointed to the black ring with a bright green cat paw print in the center. Akira studied the ring hard, his eyes narrowing in concentration and glowing ever so slightly brighter; the ring was indeed pulsing with power, but that wasn't the only thing that grabbed his attention: there was an entity inside the ring. There was no definite shape but there certainly was a life force thrumming loud and fiercely from it; before Akira could even get the chance to inquire about the ring, the entity sent out a strong wave of energy, surprising both the boy and Chat. The wave felt similar to gravity getting slightly heavier, but it was enough to capture both boys' attention.
"What... was that", Akira asked, still eyeing the ring but eyes no longer glowing; the energy wave was gone and the entity seemed content at the moment. The wave didn't have a hostile feel to it; in fact, it seemed more like a way of making its presence known, in a greeting kind of way. Chat Noir brought his hand closer to his face and stared hard at the ring. 'What was that' indeed. Was... Was it Plagg? Wasn't he supposed to be dormant or something when he was transformed? Either way, there was no use hoping for an explanation now.
"I'm being completely honest when I say I have no idea what that was whatsoever", Chat said, lowering his hand to his side. Both he and Akira stared at each other for a moment before the cat themed hero spoke again.
"Second question: did you fall from the second level of the Eiffel Tower? If so, how?" Akira bowed his head and reluctantly nodded his head. Nothing in the prince's recent memory could compare to the stress and anxiousness he felt at that moment.
"I-I'm... I'm not... exactly... what you'd call... human", Akira stuttered out, taking a sudden interest in the ground. Chat simply stared, in awe and curious. The bad lucked hero's cat ears flattened against his head further. Was he making Akira feel uncomfortable? Maybe he should stop… Walking toward the fearful form of the white haired boy, Chat placed his hands on Akira's shoulders, causing the other to look up, a perplexed expression on his face.
"You don't have to be nervous. If that's all you want to tell me, I'm OK with that. But I do have more question, if that's alright with you", Chat Noir said, staring deep into Akira's eyes. The emotions he saw in those bright orbs were all too familiar. Fear, anxiousness, and... loneliness; when he was Adrien, Chat knew those emotions all too well until he met Chloe... then Nino and Marinette and Alya... Maybe this was the right decision.
"It's OK. You can keep asking me questions. I was just having a moment", Akira said, looking down at Chat with a reassuring smile. Chat gave a beaming smile back and stepped back so he could outstretch his hand, as if waiting for a handshake.
"Third, and final, question: would you like to be friends?" Chat's smile smile didn't dim or falter as Akira simply stared intelligently at the boy.
"D-did you just say... you'd like to be friends", Akira asked shakily, untangling his hands from behind his back and clenching them by his sides. Chat Noir nodded eagerly, hand still outstretched. Is this a joke, Akira thought. Still eyeing the hand warily, Akira slowly stretched out his left hand, and gently closed his hand and Chat did the same. Before either could say a word, a sudden electric shock ran through both their bodies, starting from their interlocked hands and onward to their arms and so forth. But neither felt the strong blast of cold air that suddenly swept through Paris. Both boys yanked their hands apart, eyes locked on each other.
"What was that", both asked at the same time. Akira would've said that that electric shock was himself, but that shock felt... stronger and more... threatening somehow.
"We've only just met and you've already made me see sparks", Chat said absentmindedly. It took a moment before what he said and who he said it to became clear in his head; Chat Noir blushed heatedly and immediately made his way to the edge to escape. Bad Chat, the bad lucked hero chanted in his head; Akira mustered a small giggle, despite the light blush that dusted his cheeks.
"I-I appreciate you humoring me for this long. Hope to see you again soon. Bye", Chat Noir said rapidly, not turning to look at Akira. The black cat themed hero's staffed extended and he pole vaulted away, capturing many citizens' attention, earning a few excited cries and exclamations.
"See you later... Maybe", Akira said quietly, giving a small wave. He went to a separate edge and prepared his legs for the journey home. The prince directed some his magic to his feet, feeling the light electric shocks and cool sensation pool in the designated area. Akira took a few steps back... and sprinted and jumped off the ledge; he landed safely on the opposite building, but was sure he caused a noise to be heard. Akira and Chat Noir continued on their respective ways, unware of the cosmic change that had occured or that the Wheels of Fate that were sputtering.
I'M FINALLY FINISHED! I'M SO SO SORRY THIS TOOK FOREVER TO UPLOAD. School is whipping my ass and I lost my mojo for a little while. And I told you we'd get some plot this chapter. It was totally planned...
*Monsieur - Sir
*Oui - Yes
*Arrondissement 13 is a highly residential area of Paris and it holds 3 Chinatowns. I imagine Adrien would live in arrondissement 1, where it's slightly more business than residential and it's not heavily populated.
Feel free to tell me if I'm messing up on the French culture and/or language because I would like to do this right.
Anyway, I'm kinda OK with how this chapter turned out. No guarantees about next chapter, tho... But, I hope you guys enjoyed it. Please, leave a review and I'll see you guys in the next chapter. 😊
