Chapter 8
Back at the School
Afternoon classes seemed to be going on like any other day. Mr. Croix was teaching a different group in the class he was subbing for. Marinette, Adrien, and their friends were scattered in different classes across various subjects.
Suddenly, several fire engines roared by the school with sirens screaming.
"There must be a pretty big fire to have that many trucks going." Marinette commented to Alya who was sitting next to her.
Alya pulled out her phone to see if she could find out what was going on. There she was able to pull up a video of Nadja Chamack on the news.
"Nadja Chamack here in our news chopper with breaking news! A new akumatized villain has shown up in Paris. Because of her, several fires have broken out across the downtown area. The police and fire departments are asking people to avoid the area until the problem can be taken care of by Ladybug and Cat Noir."
Marinette suddenly got up out of her seat.
"Uh Ms. Mendeleiev, I need to take care of a few personal things in the bathroom if you don't mind."
"Fine, hurry up Marinette, you do not want to miss my demonstration of a vacuum seal." -the teacher replied.
Marinette walked out of the classroom, then quickly ran over to the locker rooms that were empty. She opened her purse as Tikki came flying out.
"If we don't stop that villain, Marinette, a lot of Paris is going to be destroyed with so many buildings close together!" -Tikki exclaimed .
"You are right, Tikki, which is why we have to stop them! Tikki, SPOTS ON, YAH!"
In another room, Adrien was working on some art when the teacher came over.
"Adrien, your painting here is very interesting with your mix of red and black. It shows someone who is strong and confident yet is internally troubled by something. Is everything okay?"
"Oh yes, everything is okay. I have just been really busy lately and have a lot on my mind."
As the teacher walked away, Adrien looked out the window to see a lot of dark smoke rise in the distance. Then he heard the wail of sirens as various fire and police vehicles headed off in that direction. Something big had to be happening if that many units were involved.
"Uh do you mind if I get washed up? I have a good amount of paint on my hands and I need them cleaned up for a photoshoot this afternoon."
"Sure Adrien, go ahead. You have done excellent work today." -the teacher replied.
Adrien ran out of the classroom and around the hall to a back area where he would not be seen, opening his jacket as Plagg flew out.
"Ahhh I was enjoying a really good catnap." -Plagg said, wiping his eyes.
"The nap will have to wait, Plagg, something big is happening and I have a bad feeling about it. Plagg, CLAWS OUT!"
