Yay! My Data is finally home and I am back to writing six stories at once! Most of them are miraculous ladybug stories too. I am still finishing writing up this water logged story and not I'm not totally sure how I am going to end it… I mean I know what I want to do but I think this is most definitely going to have a sequel. As we get closer to the end I will be able to tell better.

MC Melody… Hehe just you wait…

Rodina2000… Unfurtunately I already have my next few stories planned out with some on my backburner. Marichat will be a part of future stories and I might just do a oneshot or something.

Aurora077… I haven't seen them yet! ARGGG stupid American programming… so far behind… stupid internet… pouts…

Hmlboo… Thank you so very much for your kind words and I hope you enjoy the other stories that make up Cats Closet just as much. The sequel to Meaning of Marigolds is in the process of being written as I type!

DJKatt, Owl Awesomeness… here is your update although you might not like where I pawsed…

The-Unnamed-Artist... I only wish I could draw Aquis how I see her in my mind. That would be epic but my art skills are very sadly lacking when it comes to drawing people.

To everyone else… Thanks! On to the story!

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 3)

Ladybug and Chat heard the boom as the wave crashed into the street. They could feel the rumble as it gained on them rapidly, the ground trembling beneath their pounding feet. Ladybug had already released Chats arm and they pelted down the street shouting for everyone to get undercover as fast as they could.

"We need to get to higher ground!" Ladybug yelled already swinging her yoyo.

"Will that even help?" Chat cried leaping after her and not a moment too soon. The wave swept under them and then it turned as their feet hit the roofs, the wave building back up before surging after them once more.

There was no time for Ladybug to answer as they both flung themselves to the sky avoiding getting pummeled by the second wave. They darted over the rooftops slashing at the water when it attacked in thin streamers and spikes that had no end. Leaping behind a half wall Ladybug snatched Chat from the air with her yoyo as he passed and threw him to the shingles before pinning him there with her body and her yoyo string. A wall of water washed over and past them nearly tugging them from their alcove but then it swept past allowing them to stay hidden. For a moment Chat felt Ladybug go limp against him probably in relief then she shifted keeping her body low as she climbed off him.

"Are you ok? I didn't hurt you did I?" Ladybug asked as he sat up.

Untangling himself from the yoyo he flashed a grin up at her. "Not to worry My Lady I'm built tougher than that. Plus it was better than being swept away." Chat answered gently pushing a strand of hair back behind her ear.

To his joy a slight blush dusted her cheeks and then they both froze as a voice called "Water, water, everywhere and no cat or bug to be seen. Water, water everywhere are we playing hide and seek?"

Glancing at Ladybug Chat shifted so he was crouching on his toes in case they had to move fast. "Please tell me you have a plan."

Ladybug shook her head. "Not this time. I'll have to use lucky charm and wing it from there."

Chat moved forward so he was in front "I'll protect you so go for it."

Ladybug grinned at him scratching at a spot just under his chin and stood "You all ways do kitty cat. Lucky Charm!"

Her yoyo flew up and light coalesced dropping a small polka dotted bottle into her hands. The front of the bottle read ink and Ladybug grinned.

"Something to blind her?" Chat asked and Ladybug nodded then froze as a scream echoed across the rooftops.

"Lets go!" Ladybug shouted already leaping towards the voice. Two streets over they came to the edge of a roof and were stunned to see water over 8 feet deep in the shallowest of places covering the streets and plaza before them. Most people were already inside due to the rainy weather but Ladybug and Chat could see that one such person hadn't been so lucky.

"Is that Alya?" Chat asked eyeing the female who was being imprisoned by a cocoon of water.

"She was probably trying to get a scoop and got caught again." Ladybug groaned

Chat snorted "What is this the fourth time she has done something like this?"

Shaking her head Ladybug eyed the debris littering the water. Most of it was just trash but there were a few things she knew she could use to bounce off of. The top of a bus protruded from the water a few feet from where Alya was being held and figured it was a good place as any to attack from if they got a chance.

"I'll distract our little mermaid and you grab our hapless citizen." Chat said a cocky grin firmly in place as he shook his head spraying water everywhere.

Ladybug blocked the spray from his hair with a hand and sighed resigned to Chats antics "Alright then one, two…"

"Found You!" a voice called from right behind them and as they turned a wall of water smashed into them throwing them both off the roof.

They splashed down into the water and after sinking almost to the street Ladybug managed to right herself and swam rapidly for the surface. Moments later her head broke the surface of the water and she was relieved to see Chat scrambling into a small tree that was growing in the plaza.

"Save Alya!" Chat yelled then started yelling horrible fish puns and jokes at the water. The water seemed to almost boil around him and in the next instant attacks streamed at him from multiple directions.

Treading water Ladybug threw her yoyo so it wrapped around a lamp post and pulled her from the water. Swiftly she made her way over to Alya and as her feet hit the bus rooftop she slung her yoyo out once more so it wrapped around Alya's waist. Hauling back she pulled her from the water cocoon and onto the semi safe perch of the bus rooftop.

"Ladybug!" Alya cried as Ladybug slung her easily up onto her back not giving her the chance to do anything but cling to her. She could see Chat dodging water attacks and while it seemed Aquis was more than happy to focus on him right now Ladybug didn't know how much longer it would last.

"Not now I've got to get you somewhere safe!" Ladybug snapped using her yoyo to sling them up onto a high balcony.

Alya yelped as their bodies took flight then her eyes screwed shut until she felt Ladybugs feet hit the deck moments later. Practically falling from her back to the safety of the ground Alya managed to grab her wrist before she jumped away. "Wait just a second."

"Chat needs me. Its raining and the storms going to get worse please stop putting yourself in danger!" Ladybug cried her worry for her friend and partner making her far shorter than usual although she didn't jerk her arm away.

"No you don't understand! There is a kid trapped in the car under water! The wave was on us before I could get them out and that's how I got snagged. I'm… sorry." Alya murmured looking downcast

Horror and guilt froze any reply Ladybug had to the back of her throat. Not trusting herself to speak Ladybug darted back to the railing looking down into the semi murky water to try and spot the car Alya was talking about. After a long moment she finally did. The car was turned on its side facing them, bubbles rapidly leaking from the vehicle and a child was pressed to the sunroof swiftly running out of air. Ladybug ran several scenarios through her mind and realized Chat would be far better at getting the kid out. He could use his claws or baton to bust the glass while her yoyos force would be canceled out by the water.

Turning back to Alya Ladybug sighed the need to save the child now consuming her thoughts. "Thank you for being so brave Alya but for now stay here. Chat or I will bring the child to you."

Alya nodded mutely watching as Ladybug stood on the railing a calculating look in her eyes. Then in the next second she was over the edge.

"Chat Switch!" Ladybug yelled as she dove for the water.

Chats head jerked up and he leapt to a new spot avoiding yet another water attack. Switch for them was code for regroup and seeing her jump across the water using debris he realized she was heading for the bus. Swiftly following suit they made their way to the bus roof leaping and dodging until they were back to back their weapons a whirlwind before them as they kept the water from entrapping them or landing a painful blow.

"What's wrong?" Chat demanded seeing the panicked look in her eyes.

"There is a kid trapped in a flooding car and I don't have the tools to free them." Ladybug answered softly so Aquis couldn't hear "I will run interference up here can you get them out?"

Chat nodded following her finger to where it was pointing at a discolored area in the flooded street. Bubbles breaking the top of the water marked the cars position and he could just make out the upended vehicle beneath the murky surface. Chat knew he would have to move fast both for the child's sake and Ladybugs as she darted away drawing Aquis attention to herself so he could work unhindered. Ignoring Plaggs hiss in the back of his mind at the thought of jumping into the water, Chat used his baton to throw himself off the bus roof and over the top of the car. Plummeting into the murky water he swam down to the upended car trusting Ladybug to keep Aquis busy. The child had very little air left and he paused for a moment as he thought of the best way to get the kid out. Eyeing the sunroof he figured the fastest way to get in would be to simply rip the glass off. Digging his claws into the edge between the window and the metal he applied all the strength he had to rip the sunroof glass off the tracks it sat in. It came away easier than he thought it would letting several large bubbles drift free from the interior. The child didn't swim out and Chat could tell that they didn't realize he had opened a way out for them. In fact with all the noise he made ripping the roof off the kid was probably more terrified now. Wiggling in through the sunroof Chats head mercifully met an air pocket and greedily he sucked in air as he braced his feet against the seat and car door. The child looked stunned to see him and Chat flashed the biggest grin he had at them.

"Hey kiddo, you want to get out of this iron box?" Chat asked keeping his tone light and jovial.

The child nodded and threw themselves into his arms. Chat held them close realizing that they were probably terrified. Pulling back a little Chat felt the car start to shift and thinking quickly he pressed his baton into the child's hands.

"Don't let go of this no matter what until Ladybug gets to you ok?" Chat asked and the child clutched it to their chest nodding.

"Ok deep breath on three. One… two… three!" he made a big show of taking a giant breath making sure the kid followed suit. Pulling them to him he forced the kid out the sun roof and started to follow only to realize that the car was tilting due to an invisible current. It was then his bad luck truly caught up with him. As he tried to kick free of the car his boot caught in between the headrest and somehow managed to stick there. Knowing the kid couldn't hold his breath anywhere near as long as he could Chat reached out and made the staff elongate sending the kid shooting up out of the water. Moments later he made out a flash of red through the murky water swiping the kid from the baton and he retracted it even as the car started to tilt over on top of him. Twisting and loosing air Chat tried to break free but only managed to force his whole leg through the gap instead of pulling it out. Cursing in every language he knew in his mind Chat twisted around managing to slide his upper body back into the sunroof before the car fully turned over on top of him. Using his claws and sheer strength he ripped the headrest off the seat finally freeing his leg even as his chest burned.

"Adrien you need air!" Plagg said sounding panicked

'No freaken crap!' Adrien thought to himself looking around the confines of the car.

He needed air and there simply was no more left in the car. Now that the car was upside down and stable Chat tried the door making sure it was unlocked. It didn't open and he realized it was jammed. He didn't have time to check all the doors and Chat wanted to howl in frustration even as his lungs burned demanding air. Starting to panic slightly Chat realized he would have to bust out. Gripping the seat and steering wheel to brace himself he slammed his feet into the driver side window twice before it shattered outwards giving him the escape he needed to pull himself out.

Lungs burning and vision darkening Chat scrambled at the window hauling himself through into open water. Trying to kick off the car he missed and even though his muscles seemed to burn attempted to stroke for the surface. Something pulled on him holding him back and even in his oxygen deprived state he recognized Aquis grinning up at him as she held onto his leg.

Bubble streamed from his lips as they curled into a snarl and he stabbed his baton in her direction but it simply passed right through her. She gave him a nasty grin in return and Chat could feel the last bit of frantic energy leaving him as he tried to claw her. His claws were harmless, passing through her intangible body and water filled his mouth as he gagged trying not to breathe. Darkness crowded his vision in spots and streaks as he clenched his hands desperately trying to force his spasming lungs not to suck in water.

"Adrien stay conscious!" he heard Plagg cry but his voice seemed so far away and he curled in on himself unable figure out why it was so important.

A shriek filled the water as darkness surrounded him and Chat lost consciousness.

Yes I know I'm evil. Does extravagant bow.