Sorry for the long wait I was doing school and stuff, this chapter was half done so I'm gonna finish it at least.
Chapter 10_The Pact of Twilight
Saturday, August 21, 2016, 3:06 pm
Queen Bug surveyed her team. Ryuko had run off, Yukio was fixed from his earlier impalement, Cat Noir was could barely stand from muscle lock up, Queen Bee was stuck on a roof without a miraculous. Rena seemed okay. Viperion was crying tears of joy, and none of them were too pleased about the outcome of the fight despite regaining the turtle miraculous.
Ladybug made herself sound stern and confident, "Everybody go recharge we need to talk about this. Let's meet up back here around seven." She flew to the roof to see, Zoé sitting on the roof. Ladybug stared at her, "I was expecting…" "Chloé?" Ladybug nodded. Zoé explained, "She gave me her miraculous, said it wasn't working for her." Ladybug frowned, "I'm keeping this, go find Chloé go back to her suite at the Bourgeois hotel and wait for me." She nodded.
Ladybug collected the turtle miraculous and brought it to its proper user.
Nino
He boy as head banging to a new mixtape on his computer when a tap on his shoulder sent him reeling. "Ahh!" looking up he saw Ladybug and Rena Rouge. "Oh, hey dudes. Is something going on?"
Ladybug sat down on the end of his bed. "Yeah, it's just a lot," she took a breath. "A few weeks ago, the man who entrusted my miraculous to me was murdered by an evil wizard. That man was a member of a secret organization that protects the world from all the stuff you think doesn't exist. If you accept this miraculous," she held up the turtle bracelet, "You are accepting his role as guardian of this miraculous and committing your life to protecting others no matter the expense to yourself. This will be a lifelong commitment You can't back out if you agree to take Weiss under your care."
Nino nodded, "I'm in." Ladybug turned to Rena, who nodded in turn. Ladybug smiled "Welcome to The Order of the Guardians. Rena, bring him to our first official meeting when its time."
Ladybug darted out the window.
Nino turned to his girlfriend, "How long have you been a Guardian?" he gestures to the window, "I got the same speech, like twenty minutes ago."
Kagami
The fencer buried her face in an ice bucket. She had been punched in face twice, King Pride didn't pull them one bit. Miraculous Ladybug was supposed to fix all the damage, that didn't mean her body wasn't convinced it was dying from traumatic stress. Overuse of the miraculous was obviously an issue.
She felt exhausted, Longg pat her reassuringly on the back, "You've done well, perfection cannot be achieved in a day."
The girl pulled her head out of the ice bucket, turning to see Ladybug sitting in the corner of her room by the window, "Being a superhero never hurt this much."
Lady bug nodded with an apologetic look on her face, "Yeah I know what you mean, Akuma infused Miraculous are the worst."
"When did?" asked Kagami. "Time Travel" explained Lady bug flatly. "Oh."
"I'm sorry about all of this. If you're done, then say so and this will be the last time I ask you for help. Longg and I can disappear."
Kagami shook her head, "If I can help, then let me help." Ladybug paused for a moment studying the girl's face. "Kagami, what I'm about to ask is kind of complicated. I'm asking you to become the permanent user of the dragon miraculous. Will you join my order and protect humanity from all the wickedness that would do it harm?"
The Superhero paused, letting Kagami answer the question. "Yes," she stated plainly, steeling herself for whatever came next.
Ladybug smiled in relief. "Okay then. The meet up time is in about an hour."
Ladybug
Her last stop was Chloé and Zoé. Who were freaking out in Chloé's suite at her dad's hotel. Ladybug walked in from the balcony, "Hey you two." Both waved energetically.
"I just want to apologize-" started Zoé. The superhero stopped her. "Neither of you need to apologize."
"You both did good." Ladybug turned to address Chloé, "Honestly I'm amazed you were willing to give up the Bee miraculous so easily." Chloé was quiet, she shrugged.
Ladybug put a reassuring hand on Chloé's shoulder. "You've demonstrated a strength of character today. I won't forget this. You might get to be queen bee again-" Chloé shook her head. "No, I won't Pollen was very clear, I don't fit the criteria anymore. It's either my confidence or maybe I wasn't ever a good pick." Chloé stopped, she was choking up. It was like watching her dreams come crashing down around her. Marinette was powerless to help.
Ladybug pulled her into a hug, "Hey, this isn't over, there are other ways to help people."
Chloé hugged back, "Yeah I know. I'm okay, really."
Ladybug held on for another moment, she wanted to help Chloé more but couldn't.
Cat Noir
The feline superhero paced back and forth. Dreamwalker held perfectly still, meditating. "Where are they?" asked the former. The later gave no sign of having heard him. Cat Noir jumped into a perch on the edge of the building, scanning the street.
Then Rena Rouge landed on the roof, "Hi guys!"
Cat Noir did a backflip into a standing position, "Rouge! Where's Ladybug?"
"She's on her way. I'm faster than her is all."
Cat nodded, "Okay." The boy sighed, "I'm so tired." Dreamwalker finally spoke, "You are disbalanced. You need to rest. Sit down and use the breathing exercise I taught you."
Cat Noir grumbled, "I'll rest when were done here. That wizard might come back."
Dreamwalker shook his head. "Do not fight an enemy that is not present. You are wasting your energy."
Viperion pulled himself up onto the roof, "Who picked this roof? It's higher than the others." Cat Noir nodded toward Dreamwalker. "I think he needed moonlight or something." Ryuko joined them next. Landing with a gust of wind. She nodded to each of them in turn. Lady bug arrived next. She mimicked Dreamwalker's mannerism. Waiting patiently for Carapace. Who Cat Noir made note of. "Carapace glad you could join us. It's been a while."
"Thanks man. Weiss and I are thrilled to be here."
"Dreamwalker was the last to stand. Outstretching his hands before saying: "Crossroads!"
They were surrounded by the bluish mist again. "This is to stop the wizard from witnessing what transpires in this meeting. If he can even watch in his current state." he explained, "Ladybug you have the floor."
Ladybug nodded. "Okay first thing. If anyone has any doubts in their mind, that they can commit the rest of their lives to protecting people from the stuff of nightmares walk away now. I know I asked already, but If you guys aren't dead serious then walk away right now."
No one moved.
"Okay. Welcome to the Order of The Guardians."
Ladybug felt a mixture of relief and concern. Her friends were fully committed. Cat Noir spoke up. "Hey what about Bunnyx and Mini Mouse?"
Ladybug shook her head. "This is everybody. Well, for now anyway. Our first order of business is rules. You carry all knowledge of the order, its members, its mission, and its secrets, to your grave. No one can know. No sharing identities. Cat Noir and I have been doing this for years and we don't know anything about each other outside of this job. That's going to stay that way."
Ladybug paused. "Okay, next thing Hawkmoth and the wizard are our primary concerns. Obviously, there are more Miraculous that I don't know about so, while I work on that, your objectives are going to be training to better use your abilities."
Dreamwalker spoke up… "There is a small issue." Ladybug looked over, "What issue?"
"The wizard tried to sever my connection with Haibai. He will be assisting each of you in training alone. Assuming he can. I'm not sure I can do much of anything. Cat Noir's Cat-tastrophe was the best case of a terrible situation."
Cat Noir spoke up next, "Sorry about that." "Apologies, I believe I misspoke, you saved my life, that ability disrupted his magic just as badly as our own. But I remind you: your capabilities of destruction could wipe out the entire city if not kept in check." Dreamwalker reiterated.
Cat Noir nodded "Yeah, I got it. I'm not a child, I went through hell to access that ability."
Carapace spoke up, "Uh guys, who is that?" everyone looked to where Carapace was pointing, in the darkness just beyond the blue veil stood a deathly pale figure, he was completely bald and had pointed ears, and his eyes were a distinct bloody crimson.
Everyone exclaimed their surprise. Except Dreamwalker who explained, "He cannot hear us, but he does know we are here. He's waiting for permission to enter."
Rena spoke first, "Don't let a damn Vampire in here!"
Dreamwalker looked to Ladybug. "It's your decision Ladybug."
Ladybug looked between the pale figure and Dreamwalker, "Why is this not surprising you?"
"It is, I have no idea why they want to talk to us." Dreamwalker gave no sign of surprise or concern on his face.
"What makes you think they want to talk?" asked Carapace.
"Logic" responded Dreamwalker flatly. "If he wished to do harm; he would have stayed hidden and waited for us to disband. If we invite him in. The rules of engagement dictate he cannot attack us. So long as we conduct ourselves with civility."
Ladybug looked to Viperion, "Can you use insight? I'm way out of my depth for the moment."
Viperion nodded, "Sass whisper secrets!" after a momentary pause he explained, "Okay, vampires really like formalities. We need to treat him like a prestigious foreign diplomat. Basically, only Dreamwalker or Ladybug should talk at all."
Ladybug nodded, "Dreamwalker let him in."
The blue veil lifted in front of the vampire, studied the group but did not move. Dreamwalker spoke, "It is the head of my order's wish that I extend guest privileges to you, sir, so that we can parlay on peaceful terms. Please join us."
The Vampire gave a small toothless smile clearly pleased with something and took two steps forward, bowed, spoke in a dry voice, like dusty air escaping a bag. "I graciously accept Guardian. I am Gûnthér, I represent the Lord of Clan Astani, concerning the people of Teshamna's affairs with the Order of Guardians." This was very formal.
Ladybug couldn't help but notice the man didn't walk so much as hover, he didn't have any weight to him, he had no center of gravity, he leaned forward and leaned back with out any strain, and his robes didn't move in the wind either. It was clear he didn't use any conjunctions. This was very formal.
Ladybug considered the wording of her response carefully, "I am Ladybug, the acting head of the Order of the Guardians. What is the nature of your inquiry?" She mimicked his bow hoping she didn't mess something up.
"I apologize for misleading you Mistress Ladybug, it was not my intention," his voice made Ladybug's skin crawl, "I am not inquiring, I am here to inform you, the Lords of Teshamna have elected to uphold the Pact of Twilight."
Ladybug froze, she had no idea what that meant, or what to do now. Viperion rose his hand.
Ladybug nodded, to him, and Viperion took over. "I apologize Gûnthér, but we are not so long lived as you. If time permits, would you please indulge us, and explain what the Pact of Twilight entails, and what is required of us."
The vampire nodded, one slow uncanny movement, like bowing with just his head, "If this is asked of me, I will provide the necessary information."
All attention was back on Ladybug, "If you would, then please." Part of Ladybug didn't want this thing to utter another word, his voice was SO creepy. But she needed to know what was going on.
The vampire began to speak in his dry dusty drawl, "In the first age of this realm. Factions warred and creatures known only to you as myth and nightmares roamed free. New weapons were forged to by both sides. Creatures were made through alchemy and black magic to make new miraculous, as weapons without equal. These weapons were dubbed Monstrous.
When the war was ended, they were bound. The pact of twilight bound the Light and the Dark. The pact was made to prevent such horrid destruction form reoccurring. Kensu, Komosan and Haibai, the greatest warriors were bound and three otherworldly Miraculous were made.
Men and mages and what your people call monsters then founded The Order of the Guardians. A mage threatens peace and so I present, the miraculous of the Teshamni, in accordance with the Pact made in the twilight of the last day of the first age."
The vampire didn't breathe or pause or wet his mouth or anything, he just spoke until he was done, then stopped. He handed Ladybug the miraculous. He was careful that his hands did not touch her, but she knew they were ice cold.
Ladybug took the miraculous. Gunther bowed and continued, "It is the responsibility of the Order to stop this wizard and hide any monstrous that are discovered. It is only when your order is dead or that Hawkmoth or this wizard seizes this miraculous of perception that it will be returned to us. It is also written that if any Monstrous should be used to kill one of the people of Teshamni we may conduct our own justice."
Hawkmoth
The Lion Ring fit so nicely. "Nuru, tell me about this Miraculous" "I don't recognize it." "What?" "I don't remember it." "What does that mean?" "Leonin reveal yourself!" leonine burst forth, yawning wide. "Yes, your majesty?" "Master this is the quami of might." "Why do I not know of you?" "The other are tools of peace, the Mighty Lion is a weapon of war, a war that was struck from record." "Fascinating, Tell me more."
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