Capture and Choices
Blurb:
Takes place after season 3, episode 11 – Party Crasher then branches off from source material.
Main characters: Marinette / Ladybug, Adrian / Chat Noir / Chat Blanc & Luka Couffaine / Viperion
It seems that there is more to being chosen to be a miraculous holder than what the Guardians see and this is something the miraculous holders will learn and that history can repeat itself.
Marinette is struggling between her feelings for Adrian the love that has always been out of reach and the possibilities offered by Luka/Viperion. Adrian can see he is losing the chance to win Ladybug's affections and Marinette appears to be distracted to the point he feels alone.
Note:
This is my first Fan-Fiction so feeling a little shy but I am also dyslexic so in advance I will apologise for any spelling or tense error. I don't have anyone I can share this with to edit.
Please be kind.
Chapter 1
"Pound it!" Ladybug and Chat Noir called out as they bumped fists.
Once again Paris was saved from Hawkmoth's evil Akuma and the time on their transformation was running out. Ladybug jumped from building to building noting that Chat Noir was following, unsure as to why she stopped and waiting for him hoping that there wasn't a problem. Chat Noir landed with the grace of miraculous animal as if he were a knight kneeling before a princess.
"My lady," Chat Noir grinned for a moment then looked serious. "I know you feel it is best that we don't know each other's civilian identities but…." Ladybug held up her hand stopping Chat Noir mid-sentence.
"We have discussed this often Chaton and there are times I wish we could be that honest with each other. You're my friend and keeping such a huge part of myself seems like a lie." Ladybug looked deep into Chat Noir eyes which started to light up but she forged on. "However, there is too much depending on us being able to do our jobs and revealing ourselves might interfere with that." Chat Noir cat ears flatten even though he trying to keep the look of disappointment. "We need the distance our masks allow it protects our family and friend but us as well."
Chat Noir looked confused at Ladybug's last statement. "It protects us from ourselves." While Chat Noir said it as a statement Ladybug saw the question in his eyes. "Chaton." Ladybug sighed "Are you the exact same person with out the mask? I can tell you I'm not and even if you were disenchantment with who I was could we treat each other the same?" A thoughtful express crossed Chat Noir's face as their miraculous beeped again signal how close to changing back. "I am sorry kitty but I have to go." Ladybug called over her shoulder as she jumped to the next roof top.
Chat Noir stay on the roof top stare in the direction Ladybug had gone as Plagg separated from his ring and the transform flashed over him returning him to being Adrian. Plagg floated before him looking exhausted, which Plagg had every right to be, Hawkmoth had very active of late giving them barely a couple of days between Akuma attacks. The fatigue had been affecting him and Ladybug so much that Master Fu, the Guardian of the miraculous had been allow other to help them out. Though there had been moments when he wished that he and Ladybug were a duo still. There was something about the blue haired snake miraculous user that bothered him and made him feel uneasy so much so that he was pushing Ladybug when he knew better.
"Camembert" Plagg moaned "I need Camembert." Adrian held out his hand for Plagg to land on which held a small portion of Camembert. Plagg seemed to just let his levitation go as he plopped onto Adrian's hand. Adrian sat down, leaning against a chimney considering if he should climb down as best, he can and call his driver which might alert his dad that he wasn't where he was meant to be or transform again. Considering that it was easier to keep up with all his normal responsibilities and being Chat Noir when he hasn't grounded. "I know it's a lot to ask Plagg but do you think you can handle another transformation?" Adrian asked his Kwami. Plagg contemplated it for a moment then nodded. Adrian felt guilty asking so much of the little guy and made a promise to himself that when he got home that he would make a special order of cheese for Plagg. "Plagg claws out!" he called.