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Sabrina's P.O.V
My mind and body were running on adrenaline at this point. I felt shaky and legs ached from running a long distance. I tried to follow the small cat's directions (and flinched when forgetting he was there). It was so hard to focus on everything that fell upon my shoulders just within a couple of minutes ago.
The most dangerous Akuma ever appears.
People being buried alive.
The school gets destroyed.
My arm gets hurt.
Chat is badly injured and there is no Ladybug in sight.
ADRIEN AGRESTE IS CHAT NOIR!
HE ENTRUSTS ME WITH HIS WEIRD CAT THING THAT TALKS!
Now, I'm running to who knows where with said cat thing, its directions and the akumatized object!
Then, what? I don't know, but I highly doubt I'm going to like whatever it is.
"Are you listening, nerd?" the cat thing questioned. I shook my head out from my twister of thoughts.
"S-Sorry…w-what…did you…s-say?" I asked, out of breath. I could feel its eyes rolling.
"Turn here," he directed. I did as he told me until he told me to stop. I came to a halt and stood in front of some massage place. My sides hurt and sweat stuck to my forehead. My arm was throbbing and legs felt like jelly, shaking so much that I'm surprised that I was still standing.
"This is the place," Plagg informed, "He's inside, second door to the left."
I merely nodded, taking a moment to rest from running. Her skimpy legs weren't made for this kind of stuff but years with Chloe ordering her around helped her walk quite a few miles but never running.
Once I finally felt like I wasn't going to collapse to the ground, I straightened my body and walked inside the building. The Kwami thing whispered into my ear on what to do if there was someone else that was in the room with Master Fu.
I stood in front of the door then hesitated when opening the door. Inside, there was an old man that seemed to be in deep meditation. I stepped into the room and was going to try to coax him out of meditation without scaring him but was beaten to it.
"Master Fu! It's an emergency!" Plagg yelled, flying out of my hair and giving me a heart attack. The man calmly opened his eyes as if used to this rambunctious behavior. Yet, he seemed quite surprised to see me being here.
"Uh…" I began, shaking off my shyness, "I'm assuming you are Master Fu then?"
The old man smiled softly before standing up without a problem.
"And who might you be?" he asked, "Chat Noir must trust you enough to send Plagg with you and revealing his identity."
"I-I'm Sabrina, his classmate," I introduced before explaining why I was here, "He's in trouble right now, and Ladybug still hasn't shown up yet." Master Fu hummed in acknowledgment while stroking his beard in thought.
"That is a problem," he said then eyed the ribbon in my hand, "Is the akuma in there?"
"Yeah," I answered. Master Fu reached into his pocket and pulled out a small black box with red markings.
"In this box is the miraculous of the ladybug earrings. Use these powers wisely and purify the akuma once it has been released," he explained. I stared at him in disbelief before grabbing the box from his hand and opening it. A sudden bright light appeared, making me jump back in fright and screeched a little bit.
Once the light disappeared, another small Kwami appeared in the form of a ladybug.
The bug blinked a couple of times once it was released from the earrings. The creature looked at me happily before it quickly changed to sadness. I noticed the quick change and felt my heart being torn in two. I didn't know why I felt bad since I just met this Kwami.
With a small smile to hide its worry and slight disappointment, the bug Kwami calmly floated over to me.
"Hi, my name is Tikki," the bug thing introduced. My eyes darted to Plagg and Master Fu before returning to Tikki in a matter of seconds.
"S-Sabrina," I replied. The Kwami perked up at my name before looking at Plagg, who shrugged in response. Tikki looked back at me before noticing the ribbon in my hand.
"Is that where the akuma is?" Tikki asked, pointing at the red fabric. Sabrina merely nodded.
"Can you p-purify it?" I asked, holding out the ribbon.
"Yes," the bug said, "but I'm going to need your help to do so."
I blinked in confusion before realization hit like a ton of bricks. It's a ladybug Kwami which means…
"Y-You mean I-I going to become La-Ladybug?" I spoke in disbelief then gasped, "Which means Ladybug is in trouble if you're here and not with her."
"You are correct," Master Fu said, "Will you do the honors and become a temporary Ladybug?" I thought over everything that was happening and how unfit I would be to become a superhero. Yet, Ladybug and everyone else was counting on me to save the day. Cha—Adrien trusted me, so I can't let them down.
I nodded, determined, "I accept."
"Just say: "Spots on!" Tikki instructed, "Then break the akumatized object and use the yoyo to purify the akuma."
"Okay," I nervously spoke, putting on the earrings. Taking in a deep breath, I finally said, "Spots on!"
I felt energy flow over me like warm water embracing me within a hug. The different suit mobilized onto my skin to comfortably fit me, boosting my senses and reflexes. It was like taking in a refreshing breath of air.
"Woah," I whimsically spoke, looking at my suit and moving around in a comfortable manner. It felt so…exhilarating.
"Use this power for the greater good then return it to me, please," Master Fu said. I gave a shy smile and nodded before grabbing the ribbon. This was it. I was going to save lives and maybe be congratulated by Ladybug herself. I won't be known as Chloe's little slave anymore and be pronounced as a hero.
I ripped the ribbon in two then grabbed the yoyo.
Yet, no akuma flew out of the object.
Without a second thought, I ran out the door and heading back to the school.
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I spun the yoyo defensively as the akuma shot beams at me. Chat Noir finally vaulted up to join my side, hiding behind me for protection.
"Do you know where the akuma could be?" he asked, probably scanning the victim for the akumatized object.
"No," I answered back, "I don't even know what it is."
"I'm thinking it's her other ribbon but I don't know where it is," Chat replied. My eyes searched her body for anything that stood out oddly but there was nothing…
My eyes were drawn to the torn up skirt of the black dress.
…unless…
"I think I know where it is," I said.
"Where is it?" he asked. My lips pursed awkwardly as I look over my shoulder at the cat hero, who rose an eyebrow in confusion. His gaze moved from me then went back to the akuma before realization was drawn on his face. I could see his cheek grow a slight pink as he coughed.
"A-Are you sure?" he asked, stuttering.
"I'm positive it's probably tied around her leg," I informed.
"Would you two stop talking and fight like real women!" the angry victim yelled before charging at the two. I froze in fright as Chat Noir quickly ran in front of me to block the villain's punch with his baton.
"Any ideas?" Chat asked, pushing the villain away before lunging to attack. I stopped spinning the yoyo for a moment then stared at it in wonder. Should I use the Lucky Charm now? I heard Chat grunt as he was sent sprawling back. He yelped in pain before shakily getting back up to his feet with his staff's assistance.
"Should I use the Lucky Charm?" I asked, unknowingly.
"If you do, then your time is going to be limited to five minutes until you transform back," Chat explained, blocking another punch. The akuma growling furiously and shook her hand that was used to punch my temporary partner.
I gripped the yoyo before using the power.
"Lucky Charm!" I shouted, magic spiraling in the air. It was a mystifying sensation and unreal like something of fiction. Yet, this was all real. Too real. The powers. The danger. People getting hurt. Everyone relying on you to save the day. The balance of everything within your hands. It was almost like a nightmare too.
"No pressure," I thought, sarcastically as the object materialized into thin air. The ladybug-printed object fell right into my hands. I immediately scanned the object—what the?
"A picture frame?" I whispered in disbelief, questioning, "How am I supposed to stop a powerful villain with a picture frame!?"
The blonde dodged a punch but was too slow, getting the next punch right in the gut. He fell onto a knee and held his stomach in pain. He looked up into blank eyes, face neural. It was an ironic scene to watch. A terrifying, death-defying villain battling a beaten, weak hero…and yet…the sun was shining fondly in the sky like there was still hope.
And there was.
"What am I supposed to do with a picture frame?" I asked myself, "Think brain! Think!"
"What's the Lucky Charm?" Chat asked, recoiling with a sweep kick. The akuma fell onto her back and screeched in surprise.
"A picture frame," I informed, looking around for any help, "and I don't know what to do with it!"
Chat's ears perked up then twisted back to look at me.
Chat Noir's P.O.V
Picture frame…
Picture frame…
Picture frame!
An idea popped into my mind as I watched akumatized Marinette stand back up to her feet. She shot a beam of light at me. I quickly dodged but didn't realize that Sabrina was right behind me.
I watched in slow motion as the beam hit Sabrina.
My breath got caught in my throat and eyes widening in fear, guilt tearing at my heart. She looked at me in pure horror before looking at the picture frame then back at me. She quickly threw the frame towards me before her limbs locked and a coffin formed.
"Go! Save us, Chat!" she yelled at me before the lid shut closed and sank down to the street. I couldn't move my eyes away from the spot where Sabrina was just standing as Cercueil laughed.
"Your turn," she spoke, deviously sweet, "Here kitty kitty."
"Only Marinette is allowed to call me "Kitty," I growled in a dangerously low voice before raising a hand in the air, yelling, "Cataclysm!"
I slammed my hand onto the building beneath us and it crumbled to the earth. Cercueil was taken by surprise and barely had time to leap away while I vaulted to the Dupain-Cheng bakery. I heard her screech my name at the top of her lungs in pure hate and anger. I continued on almost jumping out of my skin.
The diversion worked but it still felt wrong leaving Marinette behind like that even if it was too help. I had to go get the picture in her room.
The one that has been faced down for so long will rise once more.
I landed on Marinette's balcony then quickly opened the hatch. My miraculous beeped as I hopped onto Marinette's bed.
"Plagg! Claws in!" I said, releasing my transformation. My Kwami was about to complain about cheese but I already tossed it to him before trying to remember where I saw that family picture. I looked around the room for a picture frame laying down.
"What are you looking for?" Plagg asked, mouth full. I turned to him to tell him until seeing him sitting on the thing I was looking for.
"Bingo!" I thought, snatching the picture from underneath the cat and making him fall.
"Found it!" I exclaimed, looking down at the picture of the smiling family.
"Yeah, I'm okay. Thanks for asking," Plagg sarcastically said, swallowing the last of his cheese.
"Plagg! Claws out!" I said, transforming. I winced when my side throbbed and almost fell onto the bed. My adrenaline ran out. I used my baton as support before climbing out of the room and shutting the skylight.
"There you are!"
Cercueil flew right at me a kicked me right in the chest, sending me flying off of the balcony. I screamed in agony and clutched the picture frames, protecting them from being damaged. I tumbled and rolled on the street until coming to a halt onto my back.
My body felt like it was on fire. Every limb is beaten or broken. Everything just hurt so much.
Cercueil landed a few feet away before walking over to me and placed a foot onto my chest. I screamed again, throat hurting and a metallic flavor in my mouth.
"This is the end, Chat Noir," she said, hand glowing and about to punch me once more, "Any last words?" I with shaky arms to show her the picture of her family. She gasped when seeing it and went ridged, emotions flying all around her face.
"Yeah," I rasped out weakly, "What would your mom think of you right now?"
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