Well I got a new computer but I still haven't managed to get my data off the old one. I have figured out that writing water battles are a royal pain in the butt though. Just saying.
MC Melody… oops well you got their fate and kind of their date? So haha this story is your fault!
Silverheartlugia2000… Nope haven't seen the comic but I have read some fanfics with that premise in mind. Plagg always cracks me up.
The-Unnamed-Artist… I can't tell you but the story shall answer all your questions… eventually.
When it rains it pours and now Pairs' favorite super heroes have to fight an akuma with water powers! Will they be able to hang this new threat out to dry or be washed away with the tide?
Oh yes... I dont own this show...
Rising Water (Part 2)
Eva was a swimmer and she had been looking forward to getting in some practice at the indoor pool all week. However things just didn't seem to want to work in her favor today. She had grabbed the wrong bathing suit, her cap for her hair was simply gone and when she went to put her goggles around her head the band snapped. All of these things annoyed her but what had upset her most was the fact her friends had ditched her leaving her alone and surrounded by a crowd when all she wanted was to swim some laps. She had only been swimming a few minutes when the last of her patience had been used up as some kid nearly jumped into the water on top of her. Snatching up her stuff and seeing that it was still raining out Eva decided to go home early clutching her broken goggles in her free hand. A flicker of a rich purple color was all the warning she had as she walked outside then a smooth rich voice echoed in her mind.
"Hello dear Aquis I am Hawkmoth, are you tired of being held back like a fish in a tank? Do you wish to swim freely wherever you want?" Hawkmoth asked
Eva blinked as the mask covered her face the frustration and irritation in the very forefront of her mind. "Yes that sounds wonderful."
"Excellent all I require are two small treasures from Chat Noir and Ladybug in repayment for your freedom." Hawkmoth said
"They will not be able to fathom the depths I will go to reclaim your treasure." Aquis answered as the darkness consumed her completely.
Water droplets hit his head and Adrien had to force himself not to hiss. It would seem that the rain had decided to start up once more. Pulling out the umbrella he held it up as the rain slowly started to pick up. "We should probably head back inside so we don't get soaked. I'm sure they are probably done with switching the set around by now."
Marinette sighed a little sad that they would have to part ways soon. She was doing so much better now her adoration and nervousness settling into a solid manageable simmer in the back of her mind. "Did you get enough to eat? I can leave the rest of the pastries with you if you'd like."
Adrien shook his head sadly. "They will take them since technically they have me on a fairly strict diet."
Marinette gaped at him even as she slipped back into her raincoat. "But you're still growing and you already do all that fencing and stuff why would they have you on a diet?!"
Adrien chuckled rubbing a hand over the back of his neck "Uh well… I mean its fine… mostly."
Marinette stomped a foot looking instantly furious "If you are ever hungry just come talk to me ok? Or come to my house I already feed Alya and Nino I don't mind having you too."
Adrien smiled brushing a gentle finger over her cheek. "Thank you for that Marinette I really appreciate it. You are really cute when you're angry."
Marinette was startled by the touch and felt her cheeks light on fire from his words however his eyes were still sad. They still held that aching loneliness that made her want to take him in her arms and just whisper that everything would be ok. The space beneath the umbrella was warm and charged, the only sounds being the rain and their hearts beating as one. Raising one of her hands Marinette reached for him and just as they were about to touch a scream smashed their quiet, private world to smithereens. Both of their heads jerked up and without a thought they both ran towards where the scream had come from. Their speed was evenly matched as they sprinted across the road where people were fleeing in increasing numbers from. Feet splashing through steadily deepening puddles they were stunned to see a finned woman gliding out from between an alley. The person looked to be about their age with green blue hair that seemed to shift and move as if it were under water. Goggles adorned her head and her eyes were solid black giving her the look of a predator. Her skin was a sandy cream color with iridescent green scales covering her chest arms and legs while her hands were webbed and her feet looked slightly flippered. Blue and yellow tinged fins protruded from her calves and forearms and small yellow dots decorated the rest of her unscaled skin like freckles. Water swirled around her, droplets and streams hung in the air brushing past her like breezes as she seemed to swim forward in the open air.
"Oh wow." Marinette whispered it was one of the prettiest akumasized people she had seen so far and the persons elegance was a sight to behold. Then she suddenly remembered she was not in costume and Adrien was standing very much in the path of danger. Reaching out she grabbed his arm.
"Adrien we need to run." she said catching both the akuma and his attention.
"OH how cute. I just love your raincoat. I'm Aquis lets see if it can keep you dry around me." Aquis said her voice reminiscent of a bubbling stream.
Marinette glanced down and realized for the first time she was wearing her ladybug spotted coat. "Oh hell." She whispered as water built up into a wall behind Aquis.
Dropping the umbrella Adrien spun and swept her off her feet sprinting back the way they came. For a moment she could only hang in his arms staring up at the determined expression he had on his face. She had never seen that look on him before but it seemed so natural and familiar that for a moment he reminded her strongly of Chat. He was in danger though because of her and that thought had her wiggling even as he clutched her tighter to him.
"I can run just fine on my own Adrien! Put me down and we… GO LEFT!" Marinette shrieked seeing the wall of water heading rapidly for them. It looked like a tsunami wave rolling at them with Aquis riding the crest as if she were surfing. Adrien turned on a dime darting down a corridor and into another street only to be swallowed up by another wave that neither of them had seen coming. Marinette was ripped from Adriens arms by the force of the water and she tumbled end over end in the strong current. Her body bounced into things several times and somehow she managed to snag hold of something solid holding her breath as the water passed dropping rapidly down to a level she could kneel in. Coughing Marinette swiped the water from her face and pulled herself up noting that several people were laying in the street slowly moving about as well. A red head poked its way out of the top of her raincoat.
"Marinette are you ok? What happened?!" Tiki cried
Stumbling forward towards a nearby alley she answered. "Apparently making my raincoat spotted like a ladybug wasn't a good idea. A new akuma called Aquis can fight using water and apparently she doesn't like ladybugs. We need to transform and I need to make sure Adrien is ok."
Stopping behind a dumpster Tiki flew out of her coat fully. "Are you sure you are ok Marinette?"
Marinette grinned at her kwami "I'm fine Tiki just a little wet. Spots On!"
Launching herself out of the alley she ran across the rooftops following the line of destruction in the streets. Only after about a minute a black figure bounded towards her.
"My Lady! Have you seen Marinette?" Chat asked skidding to a halt looking increasingly worried.
Ladybug blinked confused for a brief moment as to why he would be asking such a thing. "Uh yes she is fine and heading towards her bakery. She had a ladybug coat on, I pulled her out of the water. Have you seen a boy named Adrien? He was with her but they got separated."
Chat sagged visibly relieved and swiftly thought of a lie. "Thank goodness. I pulled Adrien out of the water and he asked after her. I was worried as well."
Ladybug sighed Adrien was safe and that was all she needed to hear. Making a mental note to call him as soon as they took care of this akuma Ladybug surveyed the area around them. It was still drizzling the clouds heavy and overcast. Chat didn't seem to be very happy either, his fake cat ears flickering as droplets landed on them and he raised a hand swiping at the wetness. They were both soaked already Ladybug realized and a spark of worry for her partner pierced her through.
"Chat are you ok being soaked like this?" Ladybug asked thinking of how most all cats hated water.
Chat shifted a little uncomfortably on the rooftop feeling a bit embarrassed by the level of concern he heard in her voice. "I'm fine Ladybug. I don't really like it but I will be ok. We are not at risk for the moment."
Ladybug frowned at his choice of words but considering she knew the weather was only going to get worse as the day went on Ladybug decided to trust him.
"Tell me if you need to leave ok? I don't want you getting sick or anything." She said finally and Chat brightened following her as she moved down the line of rooftops.
"Don't worry My Lady I wouldn't leave you to flounder alone. I can keep myself afloat." Chat answered as Ladybug groaned.
They moved swiftly across the rooftops frequently darting down into the street to help people who were trapped or once righting a car that had been flipped in the wave. So far no one had been badly injured and they lost Aquis trail when they hit the river. They paused at the bank both of them eyeing the water nervously as they swiped the rain water from their eyes. Before they could discuss their next move a voice echoed around them seeming to come from the very water itself.
"Ah Ladybug and Chat Noir. I was wondering how I was going to get your attention." Aquis bubbled
All the water in the street around them moved trickling to a single place and they watched in awe as the water grew into a human shape as Aquis took form before them trapping them between her and the river.
"Oh wow." Ladybug whispered as Chat managed "Neat trick."
Aquis smiled pleasantly at them. "Thank you. I really enjoy being a part of the water it so soothing. Unfortunately I can't keep my powers until I retrieve your miraculous so if you could just hand them over…"
Chat pulled his baton out as Ladybug let her yoyo hang from its string. "Un-fur-tunately you can't have out miraculous. But it would be simply swimming if you could give up so we can dry off."
Ladybug groaned one hand pressing to her eyes "Really Chat?"
Aquis laughed her palms rising towards the sky "Why would you want to be dry? I plan to never dry off again. Its too bad you don't have any floatation devices, though I suppose I can collect my treasure from your corpses."
Her form before them dissolved into nothing once more leaving the two heroes feeling slightly confused and worried. Movement from behind them caught Ladybugs eyes and she gasped grabbing hold of Chats arm before sprinting forward pulling him along. Chat glanced behind them and immediately wished he hadn't. A wall of water, light brown and still growing rose from the river to tower menacingly over the bank.
"Go, go, go! Everyone inside now!" Ladybug shrieked at the few people who were either outside in the street or peering out of the windows.
Aquis stood on the top of her wave and watched the two heroes trying to flee as amusement drifted through her. A mask flashed across her face and Hawkmoths voice entered her mind once more.
"I'm impressed you have them on the run already. It is time to reclaim what is mine once more then you can become one with the water and the ocean." Hawkmoths voice whispered
She didn't bother to answer having already decided to end the heroes attempted flight. Becoming one with the water once more the wave dropped surging after them.