Rated M for later chapters. Marinette knows that she has to remain her somewhat perfect self to her friends and family. She has to follow all of the rules and keep her morals. But a certain black cat just keeps coming back. And she just can't say no to that face. Tikki warns her, but Marinette is just too lost in those fiery green eyes to listen. This...might be a problem...

Zed, a master of the forbidden art and the way of shadows, faces one who does not accept his art. He grows an interest in her and studies her, but soon, his inner feelings begin to conflict. Does he truly just have a predatory interest? Or does the Shadow Master actually feel something much deeper? Zed x Akali, Story is slightly AU and not lore friendly. Art is done by RuneScratch.