~THE NEXT DAY~
Ladybug knocked on Master Fu's door, a box of vanilla chip cookies in her hand. She waited patiently as sunlight streamed in through the window, only to be broken by someone's black figure. "Ah, Chat Noir," she turned to him, "nice to see you-?"
He walked up to her and gave her a tight hug. "You scared me to death."
"…I'm sorry about that," she hugged him back, smiling from the warmth his worry gave her, "but in my defense, I didn't expect to be completely smooshed by the Minotaur." As he stepped back she held the box up. "I also bought cookies from that small bakery we were at yesterday."
"Dupain-Cheng cookies," he licked his lips, "only the best in all of Paris!"
I never knew he was such a big fan. Have to remember that.
He gently pushed the box down and looked into her eyes. "So, how was it to work with more than one partner?"
"Uh," she averted her gaze, "it was…different."
"So you didn't like it."
"It's not that," she rubbed the back of her head, chuckling, "it's just that Raven wasn't really our kind of partner…and…you know," she gazed down at the cookies, "I like our partnership."
"No matter what heroes join us," he winked, "our partnership will never change."
"…Sappy."
"Anything for you, m'lady."
The apartment door opened. "Ah, Ladybug, Chat Noir," Fu greeted them, Wayzz on his shoulder, "what brings you here? Were you able to deal with the raven hero?"
"Of course," they said in unison," and we brought cookies!"
They entered the apartment as Fu took the cookies to the mat. "How kind," he smiled, "so where is this new hero?"
"I'm afraid Raven couldn't join us. He told me he had to return home with Killer," she smirked at Chat Noir, "but he's going to try making friends with other heroes…emphasis on try."
"He will not be the last hero you come across," Master Fu told them as he served tea around the mat and cookies, "so I am glad you've had this experience with newcomers."
Chat took a sip of his tea. "How do you think we'll do with the bee and fox miraculous holders, Master?"
Fu rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "It all depends on how all of you develop."
"We'll be able to shape up a team in no time," Ladybug was mainly assuring herself as she bit into a cookie, "and maybe we won't have to bust down every one of Chloe Bourgeois' parties…not that it wasn't totally enjoyable."
Fu said nothing but gave a sly grin to Wayzz as he nibbled on a vanilla chip. Once they'd each had a cookie the lucky duo stood up. "Thanks for your time, Master Fu," Ladybug bowed to him, "and for helping us."
He bowed back. "I will always be here."
They left the apartment with on last wave, closing the door behind them. "Master Fu," Wayzz flew up to face him, "you will always be here for them…right?"
He gazed out the window at the people passing by on the sidewalk. "…Let us hope, Wayzz. Let us hope."
Ladybug and Chat Noir climbed up to the top of Master Fu's building. "You ever think we're going to run into a Minotaur akuma?" Chat waggled his eyebrows. "Good thing we've had practice herding the villains."
Ooh, that was a terrible pun. Good thing he's cute.
"Whatever HawkMoth throws at us," she flexed, "this cowgirl will be there. At least we can actually cure our enemies. Poor Dr. Ramsey…wait," she caught him staring she blushed and spun around. "Oh gosh, those bad puns are contagious!"
He laughed as she covered her cheeks. "About time you got as addicted as I am. Though," he leaned closer, arms crossed as he winked, "not nearly as addicted as I am to you."
She rolled her eyes. "You're impossible…"
Just like Alya said to me.
"Impossible for anyone else but you, Ladybug," he placed a hand on her shoulder, "but that's what makes us such great partners."
"…Obviously," she put a hand on his shoulder as they watched Paris move around below them, "and we're gonna be amazing partners for whoever comes our way."
"…Does this make me a cowboy?"
"Sigh. You're one of a kind, Chat."
END
And it's finished! This was just a short thing to keep me going while we all patiently wait for the second season next year. Until then, of course, we have Zak Storm and Pixie Girl coming out, so Zagtoon basically holds my wallet for the next year or two. I hope you all enjoyed this little thing I randomly worked on every couple of nights during the organization of my new house.
Thanks so much for reading, and until the next story!
