Ladybeetle stepped forward. "Alright, Hawkmoth, we're ready to face you!" He chuckled at what Ladybeetle said. "Me? Face you? You are merely children and as such you shall be treated like children." "What's that supposed to mean?" I asked. "It means that my servant will deal with you." "Servant?" "That's right! Meet Bubblier!" My eyes widened, it was..'Nina.' I couldn't believe my eyes! It was Nina, my best friend. My closest friend. 'How did this happen?'
That morning..
Nina's POV
"Adrienne!" She turned and saw me, her best friend. "Nina!" She ran over and hugged me. We haven't seen each other in what seemed like forever. I've been worried about her ever since the fire at school. But I was grateful to Marin for saving her, that much is true. "Are you okay? I haven't seen you in a long time." "I know and I've missed hanging out with you." The driver of the car, aka the gorilla as Adrienne calls him, was honking his horn. That showed that Adrienne had to go to her lessons. She gestured for me to get into the car with her. I could tell she wanted us to finish our conversation. We hopped in the car, buckled up, and the 'gorilla' drove on. "Sorry about that." "It's okay, dudette. So as I was saying, how about we hang out after your lessons? Your dad shortened your lessons, right?" "Yeah, he did. He's been so on edge lately." "Hello? His only daughter was just in a fire and would've been dead if it weren't for a certain blue haired superhero." "Sailor Mercury?" We both quiet for a second, then burst into laughter. I enjoyed spending time with my friend, besides it was good to see a smile on her face.
We finally arrived at her fencing lesson which seemed a bit odd to me. As we got out of the car I told Adrienne how the situation looked to me. "Um, Adrienne." She turned to face me. "Yeah?" "Is it just me or does your dad want to still attend fencing class, even though you got out of the hospital?" "Oh, I'm not actually fencing, I'm just going to watch." "Watch?" "Yup." "So you came all the way from your house to just watch a fence class." "That's right." "I will never understand your father." "Don't worry, no one does." We both laughed again before heading inside, I offered to accompany her, so she wouldn't be lonely. She gladly agreed. We both sat down on the benches and watched the fencing matches. To be honest, I don't remember much of it, except for the fact that Adrienne shook me awake.
"Nina! Nina!" I woke up quickly and looked around. Adrienne laughed a bit, and pointed out the fact I had drool on my face. I wiped it off as soon as she told me. "So, what'd I miss." "Oh, only the whole class." "Really?" She nodded. "Worth it, I got in a good 75 min. nap." We both laughed, then headed outside. We say the car in front of the school and hopped in. We came to Adrienne's house, where her father was waiting for her inside. He was standing on the top of the stairs.
"Oh, hi, father. This is Nina, my best friend we're going to hangout for a bit. I just came to put away my stuff." He glared at us for a brief moment. "No, I forbid you to go anywhere with this hooligan." Hooligan? Who's he calling a hooligan, besides I'm a girl. "But dad, Nina's not a bad influence, she cares about me just as much as you do." "We will discuss this no further. Natalie take Adrienne to her room, she's had enough excitement for one day." "Father-" "This discussion is over." I could tell Adrienne was really disappointed. The look in her eyes were screaming 'I'm sorry' as she walked away. Soon it was just me and the old man. "I don't get it why can't you let Adrienne hang out with her friends. You keep her locked up here like a caged animal." "I will not have the likes of you telling me how to raise my daughter. You are hereby forbidden from ever setting foot in this house! Get out! Now!" I tried to fight back, but ultimately he kicked me out. I walked to the park, and took out a bottle of bubbles that I kept in my pocket. I started to blow them one by one. It helped to calm my nerves, but just a little.
I sighed and put away the bubbles. I decided to head home since there was no point in me staying here. As I walked I tripped over a large black bag. I set myself on one knee and examined the bag only to find an envelope that was addressed to me. I opened the envelope and read the letter.
Bubbler,
My name is Hawkmoth. You want to set your best friend free, save her from the one who imprisons her? I can help you, but only if you do something for me in return. Defeat Ladybeetle and Chatton Noir in a dance battle, and claim their titles! They reside at Club Miraculous, defeat them and you will get what you desire.
"Yes Hawkmoth."