04/25/22
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Adrien was still not used to being in the mansion and therefore, he demanded his father to let him return to school and when he refused, his anger nearly made him transform and Gabriel had no choice but to agree. Better to not let his son snoop around in the mansion like a wild animal. Right now, he was going to school by Gorilla. His bodyguard was a bit nervous if he gets on Adrien's bad side.
"Don't worry, I'll try to be calm" Adrien tries to assure him.
Gorilla grunted but he sure hopes he'll control his inner beast one day. Adrien took a deep breath while looking through the window. His big concern is Chloe and Lila. Both girls get on his nerves and he doesn't wanna hurt them.
"Whatever you do, don't flip out and chew them up," He said to himself.
The car stopped and Adrien walked out but was tackled by Chloe. He was about to get aggressive but he calms down, remembering not to get angry again.
"Adrikins! You're back!" Chloe squealed.
"Thanks, Chloe" Adrien replied in annoyance.
"I miss you!" Chloe got annoying as usual and Adrien pushed her off.
"That's enough, Chloe. Thanks for concerning me but I like personal space" Adrien rolled his eyes and headed inside the school.
"Just wait Adrien, I'll have you one day" Chloe huffed.
Inside, Adrien met up with Nino and had a chat with him. Nino told him what happened that day when he helped Ladybug as Carapace stop the beast.
"You know, huh? That I'm the….Werecat?" Adrien whispered at the last sentence.
"Well, the torn clothes of you were still on," Nino said.
"Oh right. I'm just glad the pants stay on. But I can't get angry or upset or else it happens" Adrien whispered.
"Is that why you have that?" Nino asked about the bitten mark.
"Yes, it was a creepy-looking cat who did this" Adrien said.
"Is there a cure to get the curse out?" Nino asked.
"Ladybug had one but it failed, by doing a ritual but I have to wait for the next full moon," Adrien said.
"A whole month to wait? Adrien, my dude, you are like a ticking animal bomb." Nino said.
"I know. But Ladybug will do anything to help me" Adrien said.
"But do you have any control of that cat within you? Last time, you were like an animal, no offense" Nino said.
"I'm trying my best. With Ladybug I learned to control the beast" Adrien said as they headed to the classroom.
"Morning class" Miss Bustier came in once they took their seats.
Adrien hoped to maintain control and not hurt anyone. Especially dealing with his father's cold attitude that nearly got him angry. He was really close to accidentally killing him as well.
"My father is the problem. If Ladybug fails, he'll never let me go to school. I'm sick and tired of him treating me like I'm still 5 years old" Adrien whispered to Nino and sighed.
"I never liked him anyway, no offense" Nino whispered back.
"None taken. It is time I choose what's best for myself, not by him" Adrien said.
"That's my dude" Nino smiled.
"And you were right a year ago, I should've stood up to him. My cousin has told me a lot of times that I gotta stop letting my father tell me what to do" Adrien said, taking his school book out.
"Yep" Nino nodded and took out his too.
x
After school, Adrien had a photoshoot to do but this time, he's not gonna let his father use him as a trophy again. Not until his father admits how terrible he treated him.
"Just wait father, I'll show you that I'm an independent child," Adrien said while trying to remain calm.
Soon he arrived at the photo shooting and prepared for what they had in mind. Adrien was not in the mood for it. Nathalie was by his side and knows what he's thinking.
"Is something bothering you?" She asked.
"I'm not doing the photoshoot until my father promises to stop making me feel angry and unleash my inner beast" He goes back in Gorilla's car, "I may be back soon," He said before ordering his bodyguard.
Much later, Adrien arrived back at the mansion to talk with his father. He knows he's gonna shout at him or ground but this time, Adrien is not gonna obey him again. He enters the office and his father was not very pleased that his son refused to do the photoshoot. Adrien crossed his arms and remained calm to not turn into a Werecat by his anger.
"So tell me, Adrien. Why did you leave the photo shooting?" Gabriel asked him.
"Oh, I don't know. Maybe because I'm tired of being treated like some trophy to you instead of treating me like a real person" Adrien said, nearly feeling his fingers turn to claws.
"Adrien, calm down please," Gabriel noticed his fingers.
"I expect you to apologize for getting me angry a few times. Especially since I almost lost control. You want me to get cured on the next full moon ritual, start acting like a better father" Adrien walked up to him.
Gabriel kept the same expression but then spoke out to him.
"Yes, I do believe I do owe you an apology for letting you go berserk. Once you're cured by Ladybug I might consider something between you and me" Gabriel said, though didn't sound fully honest like usual.
"I better hope that will come" Adrien replied, "Now go on…apologize" Adrien turned his teeth to fangs, making sure his father is paying attention.
"Ahem, I'm truly sorry for making you snap and transform to the werecat and using gold to restrain you. And well for not being there as a good father and respecting your decisions" Gabriel said.
"Better" Adrien smirked.
"Thank you. Now I'll let them know the photoshoot has been canceled for today" Gabriel said, hiding his disappointment that his son is already standing against him.
"Thank you" Adrien leaves the office smirking he got what he wanted.
"About time you let out your meow," Plagg said.
"I did take Nino's advice well," Adrien said.
His stomach growled that it's time to feed again, "Oh man" He groaned.
"Great, now you're cranky for fish again" Plagg complained.
"I can't help it!" Adrien said and went into the kitchen.
"At least now you know how I feel when I'm hungry for cheese" Plagg laughed and Adrien grabbed him and put him in his jacket.
"I know" Adrien replied and finds some fish in the fridge.
He grabs one and started to eat it raw. He never liked seafood but he guessed that the curse changed his taste buds. Maybe that's why cats like to eat fish because it satisfies them. After a few minutes, he finished the fish to its bones.
He let out a belch due to being satisfied, "That should do it" He said.
"You eat like a pig, you know," Plagg said.
"What do you expect? I was forced to eat on a strict diet, until now I can eat something else" Adrien rolled his eyes.
"Oh well, they say fish is good for your mind," Plagg said.
"Hilarious" Adrien said and went upstairs to his bedroom. He thought of seeing his lady since Cat Noir has been absent for days.
"Alright, Plagg claws out!" He transformed and went out to find her.
Like a kitty finding his prey always gets in his instincts since he's so crazy about his lady. He found her on the roof, observing the view for any akuma alert.
"Hello there, milady," he said.
"Oh, hey there, Kitty" Ladybug saw him.
"Did you miss me?" He kissed her palm hand.
"Yeah, my favorite partner that is. No signs of akumas right now" Ladybug said.
"Except for that Werecat. I assume you're trying to tame him" Cat Noir said, pretending to be a little jealous.
"Yeah, but not to keep him at some zoo" Ladybug joked.
"I feel jealous that I have another feline cousin in the family" Cat Noir chuckled.
"Mmmhmmm well you got the jokes while the werecat does not," Ladybug said.
"Not even my meow-valous puns," Cat Noir said.
"You got the good ones" Ladybug pets his head.
He purred in happiness that he loved being petted, "Meow, I miss your hands petting my fur, milady"
"You're being one good boy" Ladybug giggled.
"Do I get a warm milk?" Cat Noir teased.
"Oh, you will, now let's go patrolling," Ladybug said.
"You got it, Bugaboo" Cat Noir follows her.
"Stop calling me bugaboo" Ladybug rolled her eyes but at least her kitty is still being the same funny cat she knows.
"You know you love it" Cat Noir teased while running.
"One day I'll call you furball" Ladybug laughed.
"Oh yeah?" Cat Noir laughed back.
x
After their patrol, the heroes had a little chat at the Eiffel Tower.
"So how was it during the days I was gone?" Cat Noir asked Ladybug.
"It was a bit quiet and all but I'm still helping Adrien get cured," Ladybug said.
"How is it going so far?" He asked.
"It almost succeeded by Adrien told me the werecat wouldn't leave him due to fearing being alone and Hawk Moth almost stole my earrings" Ladybug continued.
"What?!" Cat Noir pretending to be shocked.
"Yes but Adrien stopped him before he could. Now it's until next full moon next ritual can be made" Ladybug said.
"That's like a whole month, milady" Cat Noir said.
"I know but I'm not giving up" Ladybug held his hand.
"I'm worried about you, bugaboo. Cats are very protective you know" Cat Noir held her hands.
"I understand Kitty" Ladybug said.
"Promise me that he won't lose himself to that beast," Cat Noir said.
"I promise kitty" Ladybug nodded.
"And you know I stole your heart in my paws" Cat Noir purred and nuzzled his face on her head.
"Hehehehe okay relax!" Ladybug giggled and pushed him off.
"Awww….." Cat Noir made the cute baby doll eyes.
"Oh, who can resist those eyes" Ladybug scratches his chin.
He purred loudly and his tail belt swished back and forth, "So cute" Ladybug smiled.
