Hello! It has been a while, but I have a nice long chapter for you all. I wish I could have gotten this out by Halloween, but Thanksgiving is close enough :). Thank you all for your continued support and reading my works. You all have inspired me to work on something outside of fanfiction. So while I write this, I am also working on writing a novel as well. Thank you all for the Inspiration and support. I hope you have ad a wonderful life thus far! Love you all,
Traditional Twist
Chapter 9
Adrien had no idea why this seemed like a good plan. What was he going to do Natalie came looking for him? What if Plagg couldn't hold the charge the entire night? Many more quest swam to him as he plopped down on Marinette's mattress.
The teen girl was also equally worried. Her mind filled with unopened questions. What if her parents came up? Would they be mad or understanding? What if Chat's ring beeps?
The two teens sat in awkward silence; both lost in their own concerns. The stayed on opposite sides of Marinette's bed. Luckily for the two of them, the silence was interrupted by the call for the two to come down for dinner.
Adrien was clearly not in his element. He could not remember the last time he had a meal with this many people. The Dupain-Chang family were amazing hosts. They asked Chat Noir about his being a hero, his stunts, and of course, Ladybug.
"So do you and Ladybug hang out when you are not in costume?" Sabine asked so casually. "I'm sure you two are the best of friends."
Chat Noir sighed. "I wish I could say we do. Ladybug is one of my best friends, but even we don't know who each other is."
"So someone you don't know is your best friend?" Tom asked.
"Just because I don't know Ladybug's identity, doesn't mean I don't know her. She is very independent, hard working, and caring. She is the most wonderful person in the world."
Sabine chuckled. "Sounds like you would like to be more than just best friends."
Chat Noir sighed. "I wish we could be more, but I think my lady isn't open to that idea, yet."
"She your best friend, though," Marinette chimed in. "Isn't' that enough?"
"She is my best friend, and best friends become the purr-fect significant other. LB is just not ready for my love I guess."
"Sometimes," Sabine began to speak before taking a bite. "The people who need the most love, feel like they don't deserve it."
"Ladybug definitely deserves all the love she gets," Chat nodded. "I hope she knows that."
"And what about you, Chat Noir?"
Sabines question silenced the table. Marinette stared at her partner. His ears drooped and and his eyes lowered. Her eyes glossed over with concern. Did he really not think he deserved love.
"I focus more on Ladybug. If she is happy, then I'm happy."
"Well we love you, Chat Noir," Tom spoke. The hero lifted his head in disbelief. "Consider yourself a member of this family from this point on."
"Thank you, sir," Adrien gasped. He didn't know what else to say. He was truly speechless.
"It's Tom, not sir," Tom corrected. The blonde nodded his head and continued eating.
The dinner continued with laughs, jokes, and descriptions of bakery shenanigans from that day. Marinette retold the events from school that day, spoke of Physics quiz coming up, and re
"It's overwhelming how many akuma attacks you have at school," Sabine gasped.
"Good thing Chat Noir is there every time," Marinette chimed in.
"Don't forget Ladybug," Chat Noir added consuming his last bite.
"Of course not," Tom laughed. "You better not forget yourself though."
"I am aware of my nine lives," the feline hero smiled.
"Do you want to play some video games since dinner is finished?" Marinette asked.
"If that isn't rude. I'd be happy to help clean up. This was a purr-fect meal. Thank you."
Tom chuckled at the joke. "Son, you clean up more crime then I do dishes. Go off now. Sabine and I were actually about to leave to go on a walk." He and Sabine made a shooing notion towards the stairs. The two teenagers left the table.
As soon as the two teens reached Marinette's room, Chat Noir's ring began to beep.
"What? I don't understand?" Adrien stared at his right hand. "I haven't used my power at all"
"What do you need?" Marinette asked.
"I need come camenbe-" He was interrupted by a flash of green light.
Marinette shielded her eyes. She was not going to find out her partner's identity in this manner. Something was definitely wrong though. They both normally had five minutes from when they used their powers. He had not once used his power, nor was he doing anything extensive. They had stayed in suit all day, and half the night when fighting rodgercop. Why was his kwami giving out on him?
Adrien emerged, confused and exhausted. Plagg spun out of the ring and landed on the blonde's shoulder. "Kid, I'm sorry. I tried to stop him, but he is too strong and mad to listen to me."
"Who is, Plagg? Who is too strong?" Adrien's voice panicked. He wasn't ready to deal with this. Then he heard Marinette gasp. Adrien turned to see Felix. One arm was wrapped around Marinette's torso, hand covering her mouth. The other hand Pinned the girl's arm to her side, and pulled her against the ghost.
Felix whistled, and brought his head close to Marinette's face. "Boy, is she a beaut!" Felix laughed. "This is the one I wanted to meet. She is just too pretty to let slip by, you know?" The former Chat Noir stuck out his tongue and lightly licked the girl's cheek.
Marinette, fearful and confused, squirmed when she felt the invisible, west appendage graced her skin. Her eyes popped open, and though her muffled voice showed she was afraid, her body froze at the sight of Adrien, brows crossing, and fists tightening.
The blonde teen growled. "Leave her alone!"
Felix mocked the boy. "What are you going to do about it? You can't touch me? You are the only one that can see me? Trust me, 9th life, it is better if you realize that you are now cursed. You need to learn to enjoy the finer things, like this sweet beauty."
"You are a monster. Let go of her!" Adrien shouted. "How dare you treat her this way! If you are here to curse me, then come after me! Marinette is innocent."
The former Chat Noir inhaled Marinette's hair, and exhaled with a perverted grin. "You won't see anything like this in that ring my boy. And between you and me, I am not the worst thing in that ring. Oh the horrors that were almost release! You actually owe me. That beast that wanted to come out… he is quite a character. I took his place, and for that no one will be killed. I think i have earned myself a treat for saving your behind."
"Don't make up lies. You are definitely the worst one in this ring."
"Adrien what is happening?" Plagg floated in his chosens face. "What is Felix saying to you?"
"He says there is something worse in the ring than him," Adrien spoke through gritted teeth. "But the way he is treating Marinette shows me he is the real monster."
"And what makes you so sure?" Felix purred. "There is something much worse. Ask Plagg about his worst holder, the mistake. Plagg will never bring this up, nor will he ever want to remember what happens when the wrong person get's their hands on destruction."
Suddenly the older Chat Noir's ears perked up. He released Marinette and stared at his right hand. "But that's not fair. I came out to protect them, shouldn't I get a turn at the fun?"
Marinette scrambled over to Adrien. She grabbed onto his arm, water bubbling in her eyes. "What is going on?"
Adrien wrapped his arms around her protectively. "Marinette, I am so sorry!"
"I wasn't going to really do it," Felix spoke into his right hand. "God! You are no fun. Fine you come out." He walked over to Adrien, leveling himself to be eye to eye. Take care of that precious cargo. Someone else may get her before you do." The cat winked, grabbed Adrien's hand, and disappeared."
Adrien gawked at the silence, before dropping to his knees in frustration. "What did I do to deserve this?" He cried out!
"A-adrien?" Marinette whispered. "I don't understand what is happening." She looked over at her purse to see Tikki, sticking her head out. Marinette signaled for her to hide, and the kwami listened.
"He doesn't either," Plagg said flying to Marinette.
"I'm fairly sure I know that I am cured," Adrien groaned. "Marinette, I'm sorry you had to find out I am Chat Noir this way. You were the only person I could think of to talk to about this. You were always so helpful and open minded. You never once question Chat. I am sorry to have put you into this horrible situation."
Marinette froze. She began to think back to what Chat Noir had told her. He was cursed, and was being haunted by past Chat Noir's. "Was that a previous Chat Noir that was holding me?"
"Yes, his name is Felix."
"Why was he holding me? What did he want with me?" Marinette began to panic. What if the former Chat Noir's could identify current Ladybugs? If a ghost had spilled her identity to Adrien, then they were both in greater danger.
"He said you were a beauty," Adrien lowered his head. "I'm sorry he touched you like that."
"What else did he say, kid?" Plagg prodded. "You said he mentioned another monster?"
Adrien nodded. "He said there was something worse in the ring. He said that this monster wanted to come out, but he came out instead. Said to ask you about your worst holder?"
"My worst holder?" Plagg pondered for a few moments. His ears fell flat, and his eyes widened. "Oh no he doesn't mean Marquise, does he?"
"I'm afraid he does," a new voice answered. Adrien turned his head to see a large knight, wielding a black and green sword with a paw printed shield.
"A Knight Chat Noir?" Adrien mumbled.
"Yes," the knight nodded. He bent one knee and bowed his head. "My name is Sir Gregor Hurcle. I am here to protect you."
