A/N: This story idea came from a discussion with dragonrose0 last night about how Plagg would react if Adrien were kidnapped and unconscious.
The Kidnapping of Adrien Agreste
Adrien Agreste had lived with a bodyguard for most of his life. It was just normal - for him, anyway. Still, he chafed at the restrictions it put on his freedom - and that didn't include the stifling loneliness he felt from being homeschooled (until recently) and being confined to his room most days. Still, there were times that he appreciated having a bodyguard - like when his fans took it a little too far. But he never fully appreciated the Gorilla's protection until the day he was kidnapped.
It started out like any other Wednesday - school, then fencing, then home for homework and piano practice or a Chinese lesson before slipping out for a patrol with his Lady. Adrien was bidding Kagami goodbye as she closed her sedan's door before heading for the one the Gorilla was holding open for him. Suddenly, the Gorilla slapped his neck and appeared to wobble. Adrien started running toward the huge man when he suddenly felt a prick in his own neck. The last thing he remembered before passing out was the Gorilla trying to punch someone dressed head-to-toe in black, including a ski mask, before slumping over.
Adrien woke to aches and pains and a muddled head. He tried to stretch, but found he couldn't. Neither his arms nor feet could move, his wrists and ankles seemed to be tied together behind him. He also couldn't see or open his mouth and there was a strange thrumming sound. Adrien tried working his jaw, but found he was gagged. Eyes wide in panic, he felt for his miraculous - fortunately, he still felt the ring on his finger. The next thing he knew, the blindfold was being lifted a little.
"Kid, are you awake now?"
Oh, thank god. Plagg was still with him. He nodded, a grateful look on his face. He had a billion questions that he couldn't ask while he was gagged. He tried spitting the gag out again. Plagg got the hint, and tried to untie it with little success.
"I could try cataclysming the gag or your bonds, but I don't know how much I can control. It might end up hurting you."
Adrien thought about his situation a moment. Of course! He couldn't be Chat Noir right now, but Plagg could cataclysm on his own. Now that Plagg was able to remove the blindfold, he saw that he was on a carpeted surface.
"Mmr rwi een uh grunk?" he asked. Fortunately, somehow Plagg understood gag speech.
"Yeah. It looks like the kidnappers knocked out Gorilla with some sort of dart, then threw you in the trunk of a car. I needed to make sure you were okay before I did anything too drastic."
"Eefine urastuk."
"Cataclysming the whole car. But that would put you in danger. I tried untying you while you were out, but that didn't work." He got a sly grin. "On the other hand, the driver now has no brake lights or turn signals."
Adrien's eyes went wide as he looked at his Kwami. Then he chuckled. "Pfanks, Pwagg".
Okay, so he was tied up in a trunk, gagged, and blindfolded (sort of) with no way to activate his miraculous. Plus if he were able to become Chat Noir while tied up in a trunk, it would be a dead giveaway to his identity.
"Rone?"
"Smashed and left next to the Gorilla, along with your book bag. I barely had time to sneak under your shirt.."
Adrien sighed - no way to call for help then. At least the quiet of the car helped him think. Wait… quiet. A full-on Chat Noir-esque smirk graced Adrien's face.
"Pwagg, katuhqwisn mufer, heath-wanths, ewek-rithal, evwyfing! Mathe kur faw afwarth."
Plagg rubbed his nubs together. Now that was an idea. Plagg's cheesy grin matched Adrien's smirk. "Great idea!" he shouted as he took off to do what he did best.
It didn't take long for parts to start falling off the car. First, the muffler fell into the middle of the busy street. Then the car started overheating badly and the fuel level dropped more quickly than it should. By the time assistance arrived, the car had been pulled to the side of the road, police had arrived, drivers having alerted the police to the car that was falling apart while on the road.
While the police were speaking with the driver, Plagg went for the coup de grace and cataclysmed the trunk closing mechanism. As soon as it was open, Adrien sat up as much as he could, with the result that the cop saw his blonde hair pop up. The kidnappers were arrested in short order and Adrien untied. As soon as he was freed, he called the Gorilla, confirmed he was okay and in police custody, then handed the phone to the cop to provide details on which station to meet at.
As soon as he saw the Gorilla, Adrien gave him a big hug.
"Thank you for always watching out for me," Adrien said. "I'm sorry if I've seemed ungrateful. It's got to be a tough job."
Gorilla just raised his eyebrow and grunted.
"I'm just lucky the car was falling apart," Adrien grinned. In Adrien's pocket, Plagg chuckled and Adrien whispered, "Don't worry, Plagg. I owe you a well-aged camembert."
The Gorilla pretended not to notice.