Miraculous Tiger

Chapter 1: Adrien's Sister?!


A pencil taps on a desk and restless eyes watch as the teacher speaks but no words can be heard. A boy with blonde hair rests his cheek upon his hand, not focusing to a word the teacher says. Moving his green, cat-like eyes to the paper on the desk, he reads the questions in his head.

"What is a keystone species in the world? Meaning, they keep the ecosystem they live in under control by keeping the prey species under control. Without them, the vegetation (streams, forests, etc.) would be compromised. They are the protectors of our world without us realizing it."

A small smile appears as he thinks of Ladybug and himself, as Cat Noir, saving Paris. Laughing lightly, he knows the answer, it is Ladybug and Cat Noir.

"And what is so funny, Adrien Agreste?" A stern voice demands.

Gasping, his eyes widen as he looks up to see his teacher, Ms. Mendeleiev, with her fists on her hips standing in front of him.

Nervously laughing as he rubs the back of his head, he says, "Nothing really, just doing the assignment."

Crossing her arms, she lifts an eyebrow, "And what exactly did you think was so funny? We are all dying to know."

Swallowing, he looks around the class, noticing all of his classmates staring at him. Glancing as his best friend, Nino, who is giving him a worrisome look he swallows as he turns his attention to his instructor.

"Well, for the first question I thought the answer was ..." A blush covers his cheeks, "Ladybug and Cat Noir."

Everyone in the class reads over the first question and laughs, or nods in agreement. The teacher groans as she rubs her forehead with her index finger and thumb. Moving to the front of the classroom, she shushes the class who immediately listens, fearing the thought of being sent to the principals office. Reaching her arm out, she gestures to a poster on the chalkboard which has a picture of many wild animals on it.

"Now listen, yes I understand that Ladybug and Cat Noir save the day but I am speaking about animals. Top of the food chain type of animals. Cats and ladybugs are not too high on that scale and would surely perish in the wild."

Adrien swallows at the thought of being lost in the wild and being hunted by a bear or panther or anything worse. The girl sitting beside him, Marinette, has the same thoughts as a shiver runs down her spine.

Ms. Mendeleiev points to a specific animal on the poster, which is a large version of a cat.

"The answer to the question was, the tiger. Tigers are magnificent creatures, they are known to be brave and protectors as well."

As the teacher went on about different facts about tigers, Adrien easily zoned out again. He had gotten into an argument with his father earlier that day and it brought his mood down. He didn't have the motivation to focus on anything except for when the time to become Cat Noir would appear. When he is Cat Noir he can do anything he wants, act anyway he wants, and be himself. Not to mention he gets to see the love of his life, Ladybug. When he sees her, she always brings his mood up and makes him happier than he ever is. He isn't sure if there is anyone else in the world that can do that, besides his mother of course.

When school is over, Adrien says goodbye to his friends and climbs into his bodyguard's vehicle. As the door shuts, Natalie, his father's assistant speaks up without looking away from her tablet.

"When we get back, your father wishes to see you. He has important news to tell you."

Blinking his eyes, Adrien simply nods his head knowing that there was no reason to ask what it was about. The drive home is quiet and when they pull in to the Agreste home, Adrien is thankful to be out of the car. He loves Natalie and his bodyguard, who he calls the Gorilla, but they can sometimes be boring. As he walks inside, his father is already awaiting him as he stands at the top of the stairs, arms behind his back. Nodding his head at his son, his father, Gabriel Agreste, walks down the steps.

"Hello Adrien."

Gabriel stands in front of Adrien, who looks to the ground with a melancholy expression.

"Hello father, you wanted to speak with me?"

"Yes I do, you remember how your mother went missing about a year and a half ago?"

Shutting his eyes, his fists clench due to the thought of losing her, he nods. Gabriel sighs, knowing that the loss of his son's mother has severely hurt him. When she disappeared, Adrien had sunken into a dark place. Gabriel had gotten him the best therapists in Paris to help him cope. Placing a hand on his shoulder, Adrien's eyes open from the sudden physical touch. Sensing something is off, his eyebrows knit together as he places his hand upon his father's.

"Father? What's the matter? Did something happen with mom?"

Shaking his head, he moves his hand to Adrien's back and begins walking with him to his office.

"No son, there is still no word about your mother."

Lifting an eyebrow as they stop at the doors of his office, he questions, "Then what has you so upset?"

Sighing as he takes one last look at his son, Gabriel opens the doors to his office, allowing his son to walk in first. Adrien steps into his father's office, a room he is rarely in, he notices someone else is in the room, yet, he only sees the back of their head.

They are standing in front of one of the windows staring out of it. They are wearing jean shorts, a black hoodie, and black and white shoes. Not to mention they have golden, blonde wavy hair past their shoulders a bit. Hearing the sound of people entering, the mysterious person turns to reveal their face. Adrien gasps and takes a step back at their appearance. She looks almost identical to his mother, except with a more round face like himself. Blinking her eyes, she smiles widely with a laugh as she runs towards them.

Adrien lets out a yell as the small girl leaps into his arms, it causes him to stumble back and land on the ground with his arms around her. She tightly wraps her arms around his neck as she buries her face into his shoulder. As Adrien comes out of his surprise, he begins to rub her back while looking at his father.

"Father, why does she look so much like mother?"

Gabriel glances at the portrait of his missing wife, staring at her beauty for a moment before returning his attention to his son, who is comforting the clingy girl in his lap.

"That girl ... she is your sister."