Almost done… Please forgive any mistakes in this chunk of writing. I completed it really late and because I work today I didn't really get a chance to proofread it like I usually do. Glad everyone is enjoying this fluff ridden saccharine sweet story! Here is another 3000+ chapter for you.

NitenGale... Lol yes yes I know such a shocking moment! One of these days just to mess with everyone I'm going to make an oc not get akumasized and just have them get in the way the whole story.

Avatar NIX... Ah someone who knows what a doppelganger is! Read on friend you get more of your jam and shall have your answers soon enough!

Between akuma attacks and the stresses of everyday life Chat starts to see who the real person is behind a girl named Marinette.

I own nothing... Except my imagination.

The Cats Shield (Part 6)

(Thursday)

Marinette was worried. Wes hadn't been to school since yesterday before lunch and because he was a new student no one seemed to have his number.

"Do you think he is sick or something?" Marinette asked Alya as they sat down for class. It was almost second period now and everyone was slowly filtering in.

"I don't know girl maybe he needed a break from miss witch over there." Alya sighed as Chloe went to go sit in her seat complaining at the top of her lungs over how she was being blamed for something at home she didn't do.

In other words Chloe was in one of her moods.

"When is Sabrina coming back?" Marinette groaned and Alya patted her back gently with a smile.

"Maybe tomorrow." Alya answered.

Class began and Chloe finally shut up after the teacher threatened to throw her out of class. To everyone's surprise she didn't threaten to call her father instead she just crossed her arms and sulked.

"Ohh trouble in paradise?" Alya snickered and Marinette shrugged.

Chloes behavior was odd but not totally out of place since whenever she didn't get her way this is how she acted anyways. About halfway through class a page came from the front office calling for Chloe. She stood with a huff saying "It's about time my papa came and apologized."

It wasn't much of a shock when she didn't return since the mayor would often take his 'sweet darling' out after they made up after a fight. What was surprising was when Adrien walked in bag over one shoulder near the end of class.

"Mr Agrest I thought you were missing my class today." Their teacher asked

Adrien nodded as he sat down. "I was supposed to Mam but I was released early and I didn't want to miss anything more than I had to." He flashed a smile at her and their teacher nodded satisfied with his answer. She gave him the work he was supposed to have missed then went back to teaching as Nino coached him on how to fill in the worksheets. Everything was peaceful, normal, and yet Marinette felt horribly on edge for some reason.

"Are you excited that Adrien is here Marinette? Looks like you can invite him out to lunch after all." Alya whispered

Marinette smiled at her friend but something wasn't right. When Adrien usually walked in he greeted everyone even if it was in the middle of class. He was always polite and when he sat down he usually waved at Marinette or at least smiled at her. Adrien seemed a little tired to her so maybe he just wasn't feeling up to the day? The rest of the period passed fairly quick and as the bell rang Adrien turned to flash a smile up at them.

"Sorry I didn't say hello to you guys when I first came in. I was a little out of it since I've been up since dawn." Adrien said

Marinette smiled back at him as Alya answered for them both but internally she was freaking out a little bit. Usually when he smiled like that at her she felt all warm and fluttery. Marinette felt nothing, absolutely nothing and she could feel Tiki nudging her from her purse.

Adrien blinked at her clearly surprised she hadn't said anything to him. "Marinette are you ok?" He asked reaching up to pat her hand.

His hand was clammy, cool and while it wasn't actually slimy the impression it left on her mind was. Marinette jerked away from the contact.

"I-I'm fine!" She squeaked out of surprise rather than her usual flustered crush nervousness. "I just… need… um…. bathroom break!"

Before Adrien could say anything else she had her bag in hand and fled the classroom. She actually went to the bathroom and the moment she was alone Tiki flew from her purse surprising her.

"Tiki are you ok?" Marinette asked as her kwami zipped around her for a brief second.

Tiki nodded returning to hover before her chosen looking a little perplexed. "I thought I sensed an akuma but I must have been mistaken because I don't now."

Marinette blinked a little taken aback. "You can sense akuma?"

Tiki nodded "Plagg and I both can although Plagg is much better at it. Its too bad he isn't here to give his opinion."

Marinette pulled out her phone and went to the Ladyblog to see if any sirens had been tripped. There was nothing and Marinette sighed. "Should we transform and take a look around?"

Tiki shook her head "No I will let you know if I sense anything more. You should get moving before you are late to class though." With that said Tiki dove back into her purse and Marinette ran so she would make it to class on time.

The bell rang as Marinette made it in the door and she was surprised to see people still up out of their seats. Marinette went to hers to set her things down and as she did someone tapped her shoulder. Once again Marinette had the strangest sensation of something slimy and she spun heart pounding only to find Adrien staring at her with a look of concern.

"Are you ok Marinette?" Adrien asked

Marinette didn't trust herself to speak and simply nodded.

"Well the teacher is giving us a free period would you like to hang out and talk maybe?" Adrien asked blushing slightly as he looked into her eyes.

His eyes seemed dull the vibrant green she was used to seeming almost watered down and Marinette frowned as a cold feeling seemed to seep into her chest. Something was wrong, wrong with him or her Marinette wasn't sure but then Marinette felt Tiki nudging her from her purse once more.

"I actually have some work that I need to get done." Marinette lied

Adrien frowned but nodded "That's ok Marinette I guess we can catch up at lunch."

Marinette forced herself to smile and nod but once more his actions seemed the slightest bit off. Adrien never assumed he would eat with her at lunch at least never that she ever witnessed. Adrien always waited until invited by one of them before talking about lunch plans even though Nino, Marinette, and Alya had told him time and again he was always welcome. Marinette pulled out her work and sat down as Adrien walked away to see what some of his classmates were doing. Lifting her purse into her lap Marinette cracked the purse open to stare down at Tiki.

"There is an akuma and its close." Tiki mouthed and Marinette nodded.

She didn't know how or why but Marinette knew where the akuma was, Tiki had merely confirmed it. The day had finally come when Adrien had become an Akuma. Slowly Marinette stood, she would have to get out of class and transform then come back to take care of Adrien. Walking to the door Marinette was only about three steps away when it suddenly burst open revealing a panting Adrien. Marinette gaped at him as Adrien gazed up at her his bright green eyes holding worry then relief as he saw her.

Marinette overcame her shock first the warm fluttery feeling she always got at seeing him surging through her and in the next moment she threw her arms around him. He was warm and solid and the butterflies in her core took flight as she whispered "Thank goodness it's you."

Adrien took the impromptu hug in stride wrapping his arms around her in return taking a deep breath as he did so. She smelled wonderfully familiar and Adrien chocked it up to the fact he had been spending so much time around her. "Marinette are you ok? I thought you knew I had an early shoot this morning."

"I knew but then you showed up and you felt so wrong I thought I was going nuts cuz no one seemed to notice." Marinette whispered her relief at seeing him and realizing he hadn't become an akuma outshining the fact that she was hugging him. Instead she hugged him a little tighter knowing that in the next few minutes everything would be going to hell in a hand-basket. Although he didn't really want to Adrien pulled back a little to look Marinette in the eye feeling a tad confused.

"I showed up?" He asked and Marinette paled as the other students seemed to finally notice what was going on by the door.

"Wait does Adrien have a twin?" Someone asked stupidly and Marinette turned breaking her hold on the real Adrien to see what the fake would do.

The fake stood blinking and had the gall to look concerned. "Marinette get away from that Doppelganger before you get hurt!" He stepped forward moving away from the other students and Marinette took a step forward even as Adrien grabbed her hand shaking his head the look in his eyes showing alarm and concern for her. Marinette felt a blush light up her cheeks at the contact but she managed a smile squeezing his hand as the fake came closer. To her surprise Adrien released her hand trusting whatever idea she had. It made Marinette feel warm and fluttery all the way to her toes and she clenched her fist rehearsing the exact moves she was about to take in her mind.

"Thanks goodness Alya doesn't have this class with me." Marinette muttered under her breath as she came within striking range.

Doppelganger reached for her saying something about the fake Adrien and akumas as the rest of her classmates started to panic but Marinette wasn't listening. As his hand descended probably to push her on towards her other classmates Marinette made her move. Sliding to the side under his hand Marinette spun putting all her bodyweight behind the punch that slammed into Doppelgangers jaw. The funny thing was Marinette had forgotten about the extra strength being Ladybug lent her and because she didn't hold back what so ever the punch literally sent Doppelganger flying to crash over the teacher's desk. The spell on his appearance was instantly broken as he slammed to a stop revealing a boy in a black bodysuit that shimmered like oil does on water and a masquerade style vibrant purple mask.

"Oh no Wes…" Adrien murmured behind her as akumasized Wes gaped at Marinette.

"Run!" Marinette snapped spinning round and running at Adrien as panic ensued. An annoyed shout echoed behind them as Marinette shoved Adrien back out the door and grabbed his hand. Dragging him behind her Adrien managed to just barely keep up until at last he found his balance.

"You just punched an akuma?!" Adrien yelped as Marinette dragged him down a hallway and into the library.

Marinette blushed as they came to a halt behind several shelves. "H-he's been giving me the willies all day… and I had to do something! B-besides what was I supposed to do?"

Adrien shook his head watching as she double checked their surroundings and started to laugh. "I don't know, but dang Marinette you have one hell of a punch!"

Marinette blushed even more fiercely and all at once her crushing stutter came back "I… my…. I-I mean… I'll get help…"

She stood and before Adrien could try to stop her she was already running for the door that was at the opposite end of the room. The library was surprisingly empty and as soon as the doors shut Adrien darted back behind a different set of shelves that you couldn't see from any of the doors. Lifting his shirt a little Adrien stared into his kwamis eyes.

"When you finally start dating her, do us both a favor and never make her mad ok kid?" Plagg asked and watched as his kitten turned bright red.

"This isn't the time for that Plagg!" Adrien hissed "Cl-"

"OH ADRIKINS!" Chloes voice rang out and before Adrien could move she suddenly appeared around the side of one of the shelves. "I thought I saw that awful Marinette dragging you in here! It looked as if she were taking you hostage!"

Chloe practically pounced on him grabbing one arm and hugging him to her. "I knew you would need saving but I don't see her?"

Adrien gently disentangled himself from Chloes grip when suddenly the schools siren came to life making them both jump. As they did Adrien felt a strange coolness pass over his hands and for the briefest of seconds Chloes form flickered.

Adrien recoiled "You're not Chloe."

Doppelganger sniffed and darkness coated him returning to his proper shape. "I suppose I'll have to work on that. Girls forms are a bit more challenging. Your form however isn't at all."

Darkness spread over him and a second later Adrien stared at his likeness.

"Why are you doing this?" Adrien asked as his ears picked up a door bursting open.

Doppelganger pursed his lips. "Revenge mostly but not on you or anything, you just weren't supposed to be here today…" Darkness flickered around his fingertips and Adrien took a step back feeling more than a little trapped.

"Adrien!" Ladybug cried as she skidded to a halt before the two boys then froze to stare at them in annoyance.

"He is the fake!" they both yelled at the same time pointing at the other boy.

Ladybug blinked looked confused for a brief second then moved forward with a determined look on her face that gave Adrien goosebumps. "What is with akuma and mimicking other people! Doesn't Hawkmoth have anything better to do besides driving me crazy?"

Doppelganger took a step back next to Adrien mimicking Adrien's worried look.

"Ladybug are you ok?" Doppelganger asked as Adrien shied away slightly.

Ladybug smiled and reached a hand out to him. "I'm fine Adrien let's get you out of here while the akuma is still calm."

Doppelganger placed his hand in hers and Ladybug jerked him forward twisting her body so he tripped and slammed him to the ground pinning Doppelgangers arm behind his back.

"Run Adrien!" Ladybug yelled and Adrien did as he was told sprinting around the shelves and disappearing from sight.

"I must not be doing something right." Doppelganger muttered from under her and Ladybug looked down a bit surprised then yelped as darkness swarmed up her arms. Ladybug leapt back feeling the tug as the darkness turned solid a second too late to keep hold of her. Doppelganger stood brushing himself off as Ladybug readied her yoyo.

"Well then… Introductions. I am Doppelganger and since I have succeeded in my revenge so far I suppose its time to hold up on my side of the bargain." Doppelganger said with a flourishing bow.

"What have you done?" Ladybug snapped throwing her yoyo.

Darkness swarmed around him blocking the yoyo and Doppleganger leapt back more darkness forming under his feet so he stood midair just above the bookshelves grinning down at her.

"Nothing too fancy but dear little Chloe is finally getting what she deserves. Now all that is left is collecting your miraculous and some fun with my new powers." Doppelganger answered

The darkness swarmed around him scooting ribbons at Ladybug and she spun her yoyo blocking several of them. The darkness pulled back and Ladybug took a few steps back as well realizing that within the confines of the bookshelves row her options were limited.

"Don't worry I wont hurt anyone, in fact if you give up I wont even hurt you!" Doppelganger said reasonably.

Ladybug growled "No thanks but I will so enjoy punching your lights out."

She sung out her yoyo trying to knock Doppelganger off his perch and instead had to dodge black spears that tried to impale her. Books rained down as the spears missed and Ladybug yelped as one lucky shot got through slashing a gash across her upper arm near her shoulder. A snarl shattered the air and suddenly Doppelganger cried out as Chat slammed into him from the side.

"Chat!" Ladybug yelled as the vanished over the top of the next bookshelf over. Leaping into the air Ladybug swung herself over the shelf as Chat launched himself at Doppelganger. Doppelganger retaliated wrapping the darkness around his form as Chats slashed at him. Ladybug threw her yoyo as the darkness repelled Chat dropping for the briefest of instances. The yoyo cracked into his shoulder her aim being thrown off by not being able to see his body. Stumbling back Doppelganger gripped his arm looking between the two heroes. Ladybug dropped down to the ground next to Chat and helped him back to his feet.

"This is going to require more thought." Doppelganger said and before Chat or Ladybug could make a move he turned and fled.

"Dam." Ladybug hissed as the doors closed knowing the moment Doppelganger stepped outside he was already in another guise and would be practically impossible to find.

"Sorry My Lady. I thought I had him." Chat murmured from the ground even as he accepted her hand to help him to his feet.

"It's ok Chat I thought I had him too. I figured changing shape was the only thing he could do but apparently his darkness allows him to change shape and fight offensively." Ladybug answered "We should probably start the search for him. I don't think classes will be resuming anytime soon."

Chat glanced up at her. "Do you go here My Lady?" he asked and Ladybug blinked then realized what she had said. "OH! Oh… no I was um… walking nearby for my lunch and I heard the sirens but then I ran into a girl who said Doppelganger was in here and the boy Adrien was here… I just mean we won't have to worry about their safety here is all… because classes probably won't resume!"

Chat nodded accepting her logic then sighed bummed that he wouldn't be able to take Marinette out to lunch since that had been his plan. "I agree Ladybug. Lead the way so we can catch this shifty akuma."

Ladybug groaned and Chat snickered following her as she raced out the library doors.

They had searched for hours but for an akuma Doppelganger was being strangely quiet. They had split each taking one side of the city but hadn't had any luck. When they met up again Chat had noticed Ladybugs bleeding arm and had been furious that she hadn't said anything to him. Her protests of "Its just a scratch!" fell on deaf ears and he had sent her home until patrol later that night. Chat knew better than to try and talk her out of that one his ears were still ringing from her first scolding. Chat had just finished letting Plagg take a break and retransformed when his own stomach growled at him.

"Adrien you need to eat something, especially since you didn't eat anything for breakfast because of that shoot." Plagg growled in the back of his mind.

"I'm ok Plagg." Chat answered as he scanned the street wondering how he could possibly spot an akuma who could literally hide in plain sight as anyone. His stomach growled again and Plagg huffed

"I think your gut disagrees. Besides you won't be of any use to Ladybug if you run yourself into the ground."

Chat froze then sighed as he realized his kwami was right. The only problem was where did he want to eat? As he thought about it a small figure a block away caught his attention.

"Marinette?" Chat wondered aloud realizing she was out on her balcony watering her plants.

"Great idea! Grab me some cheese bread!" Plagg said excitedly.

Chat darted forwards over the rooftops only stopping when he was on the rooftop just in front of her. Marinette glanced up and spotted him startling slightly as he waved.

"Chat? Everything ok? Any luck fighting the akuma?" She called then squeaked as he launched himself across the gap and landed on her railing.

"The akuma got away but Ladybug and I are doing our best to find him." Chat answered and then his stomach growled for the third time this time at such a volume that Marinette not only heard but burst out laughing for.

"I'm guessing you came all this way for lunch?" Marinette asked

Chat grinned feeling a little sheepish. "Only if your offering Princess!"

"Come in you silly kitty. I'm assuming you are probably going to be running around all night tonight as well?" Marinette asked dropping through her trap door onto her bed.

Chat followed closing the hatch behind him and jumped to her floor below watching bemused as she slowly climbed down her ladder. As she did the sleeves of her shirt slipped up and his eyes narrowed as he saw a bandage covering her arm up near her shoulder.

"Princess you're hurt!" he cried coming forward and seeing the blood already starting to come through the hastily made bandage.

Marinette blinked at him in alarm as she dropped the rest of the way to the floor.

"I-its nothing Chat I just scratched myself and it was too big for a Band-Aid!" Marinette squeaked as she swiftly pulled her sleeve down. Chat frowned at her It didn't seem like nothing to him but for some reason she wanted to act like it was such.

"Come on lets get you something to eat." Marinette said slipping on her jacket as she went to the stairs of her room. Seeing no other choice Chat followed making a mental note to keep an eye on her arm.

Lunch was amazing and after he was done and said hello to her parents Chat actually managed to talk Marinette into letting him take a look at her arm. It really was more than just a scratch but Marinette insisted she got it by falling against one of the lockers at school when she was running to get help. Chat felt guilty about that but after he smeared antibiotic ointment on it and wrapped it properly he felt the slightest bit better about the whole situation. He did however warn Marinette that he probably wouldn't stop by that night since he and Ladybug were going to be patrolling. Marinette had nodded saying that she had some work to catch up on anyways and wished him luck as he climbed back out her window.

"Do you think we will have any luck finding this akuma tonight?" Chat asked heading towards his own home to take a nap so he could patrol later that night.

Plagg sighed. "This akuma seems to be of the quiet variety so probably not. Like you learned today I can sense them when we are close which was lucky since it prepared you today when you burst into the classroom. However like I said we have to be close so basically we will be playing a game of hot vs cold if it doesn't just come at us head on."

Chat sighed as well before dropping into a side street and detransforming so he could walk the rest of the way home. Gently he caught Plagg and put him in his pocket.

"Its going to be a long night huh Plagg?" Adrien murmured

"Yeah it probably will so get some rest kid." Plagg answered and together they made their way to Adriens room where after Adrien set an alarm on his phone they both fell into a deep sleep.