WARNING: My action/fight description skills are TERRIBLE. I apologize but bare with me.

Review Responses (THANK YOU for taking the time too):

W.R Winters: Thank you for the akuma name. Short Fuse is brilliant. I was struggling badly before it.

UnicornSecrets: I'm thrilled your excited. Of course I had to build their friendship fast. It's THEM enough said. ;)

kitsune-miko-witch: Your review truly brighten my day. Thank you very much. I'm glad your looking forward to things. Yes your vibes are correct.

GirlPower54: Intrigued and excited huh, here's hoping I keep your attention. ;) Yup had to bring my girl in early.

decode9: Hey it's okay. To each is their own. Not your taste, thanks for the good luck anyway. Future reference bashing story in your opinion or not... IT'S MY CHOICE!


From the swirl of pink cherry blossom petals behind a chimney materialized in bright pink light is Deer Heart. Disorientation rushed through her as pink skin tight boots touch the roof. Pink glove right hand grips the chimney forcibly braces herself against its dreadfully cold surface.

"Okay woah, THAT used to be easier." Breathing slowly waiting to get her equilibrium back under control. A few seconds later her head clears from the dizziness as she moves away from chimney. Pink deer ears twitch at the sound of screams. 'Could they possibly scream any louder damn.' She thinks with an expression most annoyed. Looking across the way pale pink eyes zero in on smoke rising.

Yet that's not the only thing she spots. Speaking of spots…. It's the Miraculous Ladybug and her faithful partner Cat Noir on the seen. The akuma's location now made more apparent as The Lucky Duo drop to the street below. Deer Heart smirks scampering down the roof zig-zagging through alleyways to avoid detection from anyone.

"Me-Wow all this smoke, no wonder your so burnt out." She hears that unmissable quip from Cat Noir's smooth voice. Deer Heart blushes 'That cattitude of hiss.' Inwardly giggling at her own punniness. She leans casually arms crossed in the closet alleyway opening to witness the confrontation unfold unseen.

Unseen is right, "I am Short Fuse. I refuse to be laid off. These rugrats can't hack it like me!" He shouts gruffy before his full silhouette emerges from the dying down smoke. He's about a 6 foot tall man in hard helmet, possibly mid-30s light reddish skin, glowing amber eyes wearing dirty scuffed overalls with a satchel slung over his right shoulder.

Ladybug sighed from Cat's remark, yo-yo spinning at the ready. Giving Short Fuse a once over. "An ideas where the akuma is?" She already has an option as Short Fuse throws another dynamite stick towards them, Ladybug raises her yo-yo to shield them from the blast. Cat Noir has other plans, he leaps at her they roll and tumble on street on impact just as the dynamite stick blows up the building.

Deer Heart's bored expression morphed into a badly held indifferent one seeing Cat Noir get off from his landing atop Ladybug. Out of Short Fuse's line of sight. Yet he's grumbling can be heard clearly. "I will have your Miraculouses soon. Even if I have to blow this city to rumble you WON'T ESCAPE ME!" With that he storms off, just randomly throwing dynamite as he goes.

With a quick chuckle Cat stands hand outstretched helping her to feet. "Sorry about that M'Lady. Never doubted your yo-yo's durability. Just your body would have taken the blunt aftershock." Ladybug smiles kindly scratching Cat's chin. As he savers the affection, her with a quick "Thanks Kitty. I'll remember that. Now let's stop that demented demolitior."

Cat grins wider. "That pun blew my mind M'Lady. I've been thinking his akuma has to be in his hard helmet. It's his anger from being laid off Hawkmoth took advantage of." Ladybug smirked despite his pun to her own slip of the tongue. 'Great work Kitty. I thought it was his satchel. But if your that sure….' Smiling at Cat she nods "Well than we can end it quickly."

With that they jump into the fray blocks away, never seeing a deer in the dark glaring at them. 'Seriously? What's her deal?' Deer Heart follows the trail of smoke still hidden away. As the smoke starts clearing The Lucky Duo stop, no surprise Short Fuse stands tall atop the Eiffel Tower platform. Yet what's surprising is all the dynamite sticks strapped around the monument.

Holding a detonator smirking smug is Short Fuse standing calmly amidst the ready explosives. "One last chance. Ladybug Cat Noir give me your Miraculous or say BOMB VOYAGE!" He chuckles at last. Hawkmoth's butterfly mask appears "That's it Short Fuse, you're truly the right man for this job. Don't let those two children get in your way." As it fades away Deer Heart smirks turning to see Ladybug clenching her yo-yo tighter. 'Getting frustrated huh? Poor Bug.'

Cat sees her struggle, "M'Lady breath purrlease." He puns hoping it calms her as he places his left hand on her right shoulder. 'Or not. Why must he always, she doesn't-' Deer Heart's thoughts are cut off by Ladybug. Turning to him reassured, he could practically see the gears turning in her head. "Right. We need to get-" Her words cut off by impatient shouting. "Hey Ladybug you rugrats lose. Deal with it, I said I would get your Miraculouses. Now unless you want me to blow up-"

Ladybug out stretches her hands. "No no, don't do that. Okay our Miraculous are yours. Just please could we do this on the ground? You know safer for us rugrats." Short Fuse ponders this than nods firmly. He gets down the platform to just under the Eiffel Tower arms crossed detonator held tighter. Deer Heart starts heading down before the Lucky Duo do pink lips formed into a thin line. 'Huh looks like this turned out boring after all.' The Lucky Duo climbed down the roof, walking towards him holding hands both looking dejected.


TO BE CONTINUED….