"Looks like the boy wants to play too," Death jeered as she her crimson eyes focused on the teen. Plagg let out a snarl, regaining her attention, "Scared the boy will get hurt are you, darling?"

His eyes narrowed, becoming dark and vicious, "Stop calling me that you selfish bitch," his voice was low, dark and deadly. "I left you."

A callous smirk played upon her lips, "And if you think that means that I wont keep coming after you and that stupid human you picked over me, you're wrong!" She snarled out nearly foaming at the mouth, "We were gods! You scaraficed it all for a human!" With a twist of her body Death swung her scythe at close range.

Something inside Marinette broke at the words, tears welling in her eyes as she watched the blind rage and jealousy that Death held. Tikki may not have been a slve to her emotions like Plagg was, but it was obvious by Marinette's discomfort that having Death so close was causing her discomfort.

"For her, I'd do it again!" Tikki shook through the whole suit at the words, screaming against Marinette's skin. Plagg snarled out as he jumped, landing on the blade itself, hunched over like a cat about the pounce. Adrien's eyes widened as he watched Plagg use his real power; destroying everything with a single touch, proving to be the true god of destruction.

It took a second for Adrien to register what was happening, his breathe caught in his chest. This was the power of a true god, a god that was locked away so that he could become a super hero. Two gods were dueling in the streets of Paris and Ladybug was frozen solid, unable to bring herself to do anything. "My lady!" Adrien's voice rang out as he turned to her, Chat Noir staff in hand, "You need to get out of here if you're going to just stand still!" He snarled out, emerald eyes gleaming with a familiar protective gleam.

Ladybug clenched her fists tightly, feeling the sting of her nails through her skin, "I've got this!" She called out before letting her Ladybug confidence flow over her. "We'll save him Tikki," she breathed quietly as she grabbed her yoyo.

Adrien let a smirk play upon his lips as he turned back to the fight at hand, "As you wish, My Lady." She stepped beside him as she always had, a familiar fog falling over them, "Here I'd thought you'd turned into a scaredy cat."

"You'll never change," she sighed out as she nudged him softly with her elbow, giving him a beautiful smile as she let her calculating eyes focus on Plagg and Death. "Are you sure you should be out here without your miraculous?"

There wasn't even a second between the question and reality showing the answer, "Come here little kitten," Death grumbled as she reached out for the boy. Plagg's eyes widened in fear as he was about to kick off to meet her, but was quickly stopped.

A shrill shriek echoed through the darkness as the God's hand flinched away, a string tied tightly around her wrist, "Don't you dare touch him!" Ladybug snarled out as she held tight to her Yoyo.

Death grabbed the unbreakable string and let her evil sneer take over her face. "Protecting the Kitten, I see?" her long black dress wrapped around her form as she spun, "Then take his place, Little Bug!" With a hard yang, she pulled Ladybug closer, grabbing her throat. "Let's have a little chat, girly, just you and me."

Death snapped her fingers and the darkness elevated her quickly, shooting both her and Ladybug high into the sky, above Plagg and Adrien. Plagg stood at Adrien's side, shaking as his fangs sunk into his lip, trying not move too suddenly.

Death cackled as her ivory hair swayed in the darkness, a tight grip around Ladybug's neck. Long thing fingers clawed at the God's wrist as Marinette struggled under her grasp, I cant give up! A breathy gasp escaped her lips as the burning air within her lungs finally escaped. I don't think I can keep this up for long… Her vison was fading. Blurring in and out as she grit her teeth to keep herself conscious.

Adrien's voice echoed through the encroaching darkness, "Ladybug! Ladybug no!"

Death leaned in, crimson lips brushing against Marinette's miraculous, "You hear that, little girl? He's calling for you," her voice was sickly sweet, but the sweetness put Marinette on edge, "So, sweetheart, let go of that transformation and let me take that little Bug from you."

Marinette's crystal eyes bore into the crimson eyes of the god, "She's stronger than you," Marinette growled out without truly thinking, "Plagg chose her for a reason," Marinette's grip on Death's wrist tightened as she gave the god her full attention, "Throwing a tantrum isn't going to stop either of them!"

Plagg crossed his arms over his chest, leaning back a little as he stared up at Ladybug, "No wonder you love the girl," he breathed towards Adrien, "She's exactly like Tikki."

Biting her lip Marinette's eyes glared darkly into the every growing pool of shock forming in Death's eyes, "You don't scare us! Their love lasted this long, you cant stop it!" Tikki's confidence radiated through Marinette, giving her the strength to clamp down on Death's wrist, "You wont stop us! We'll stop you!"

Death's crimson eyes contracted, a low hiss escaping her lips as she breathed, "You filthy wretch," she growled out as her long talon like nails dug into Ladybug's suit. A sudden calmness washed over Death as she bore into Ladybug's eyes, with her free hand, she reached up pressing her nails against Ladybug's chest, "You think you're invincible with that Little Bug protecting you, don't you?" She breathed, thrusting a hand full of magic into Ladybug's chest. Wide cerulean eyes shook as pain radiated through her, the feeling of her skin being ripped away from her; confidence falling with it. A wave of dread fell over Marinette as she let out a scream, echoing through the darkness as Death only grinned. "You stupid humans cant get it through your thick skulls can you," With a cackle and a wild grin she lifted Ladybug and threw her down. "Let me show you how fragile you are!"

Plagg's eyes sharpened, contracting to small slits as his claws sharpened, "Adrien," he breathed out as his heels kicked off, "Catch her!" He snarled out, unsurprised that the boy at his side was already running, "I'll take care of the rest!"

Emerald green eyes stared up as her form fell, first red then black. The teen's worry only heightened as he watched the Miraculous transformation dissipate in thin air, leaving only the girl behind the mask; the human who could not handle the fall on her own.

Adrenaline pumped through him, his muscles pulling at his bones to run faster, air burning in his lungs as he ran to his lady's aid.

Plagg jumped up to Death's height, using the shattered buildings to catapult himself up to her, "Leave the human out of this!" Plagg snarled out as he swiped at the God, emerald eyes consistently darting to the pair.

I'm not going to make it! Adrien's body screamed out as he pushed it past every one of it's human limits, refusing to let his Lady fall. The sudden weight in his arms was enough to know that he had caught her, his legs giving out in relief as his body wrapped around her as the force of the collision sent them tumbling to the ground. "My lady," Adrien grumbled out as he sat up with the girl in his arms, "I didn't look I promise!" he blurted out quickly.

Sapphire eyes fluttered open as Adrien's warmth poured into her. Without looking, the teen adjusted her on his lap, one arm around her shoulders while the other hooked under her knees, "You… didn't look?" Marinette breathed softly as she looked up at his strained face, sweat covering his forehead from the run. "Minou…" she whimpered out as the pain from her fall lingered in her muscles, "It's not the time to be a gentleman," she coached as her fingertips touched his chin, turning his head.

As his head turned, Adrien lifted his lids, letting his mouth fall open. Marinette waited anxiously for some words; anything at all. His grip tightened around her protectively as he leaned in, placing his forehead against hers. Heat rose up from Marinette's neck to the tips of her ears as butterflies crowded her chest, patiently waiting for him to respond. "I could have lost you both in one moment," His voice quaked, soft and scared as he pulled her closer laughing bitterly to himself, "The love of my life would be my best friend."

Marinette stiffened in his arms, eyes shot open wide for a moment as the words sank in. "Adrien we cant stay like this," reality hit her hard as she watched the two black clouds clash in the air. "Wait! Where's Tikki?" She nearly shouted as she sprang to her feet.

Her words reached Plagg's ears quickly, causing him to freeze. "Where is she?" he demanded out as he threw the God of Death against the building.

Death grinned, "I set her free, just so I can kill her again. Right here, right now."

All the concentration Plagg had while fighting a moment ago was suddenly lost as his acid laced eyes searched through the darkness for his partner, only falling on Adrien and Marinette, "Good job, kid," he shook his head softly and focused back to Death. "Let me have her," he breathed, eyes begging the God, "Lets make a deal." Plagg let his shoulders fall as his laws retracted, letting the darkness consume them both as a devilish smirk peeked through swaying ivory locks.

Adrien clutched at Marinette, looking up, as the darkness consumed Plagg and Death. "What's happening up there," he whimpered out.

Marinette took a sharp intake, her whole body hurt from where Tikki was pulled away from her, her throat burning as her eyes stung, "Adrien, what if we cant beat her…" Marinette whimpered out with a quiet gasp as her fingers brushed against the lingering bruise, "What's going to happen to us."

Adrien felt his jaw clench before throwing her a soft smile, "I'll protect you My Lady," Though he truly believed his words, it didn't stop the fear in his eyes. "Lets get away from here, try and find Tikki."

With Adrien's help, Marinette stood up, draping her arm around Adrien's shoulder as his arm wrapped around her waist, "I-I'm g-good," she breathed out as her flush face quickly turned away from him. Her feet dug into the ground suddenly as the fog began to lift, the darkness receding, "Adrien…"

They both watched as out of the darkness a tall figure. Emerald and sapphire pools widened as their grip on each other tightened, crimson catching their eyes. Long crimson hair, wild with curls caught the light long before emerging from the shadows. Marinette focused on the woman, while Adrien was solely focused on Plagg. He carried her bridal style, cradling her head against his chest as his arm hooked under her knees. Adrien had never seen such a look on the man's face, never as a Kwami and never as a god. His hard and sharp features had soften, eyes no longer looking like acid but more like gems glowing in the radiance of the woman herself. His once ridged posture was fluid and malleable against the woman.

Marinette took in the human form of her kwami surprised by what she saw. Tikki was just so… ordinary. Besides her crimson hair, there were no outstanding features about the woman in the God's arms. She had mismatched freckles, chapped lips, even slight circles around her eyes. The woman was a spitting image or ordinary as her lips parted and her head rolled into Plagg's chest. But there he was, a God, looking down at the woman with such praise and admiration it was almost palpable.

Adrien didn't seem to flinch at the fact that Tikki resembled a regular human far more than a god, his eyes focusing on Plagg's face, "Is it over?" He breathed out, the air becoming stiff.

Plagg did not look away from Tikki's face, only clenching her closer to him, "For now." His broad chest heaved as he took in a deep breathe letting himself fully relax. Turning to the boy he gave a Cheshire grin, "Well, I cant stay at your stuffy house, lets go see the Master."


Emerald orbs opened to the sound of fall leaves breaking, "What do you want Fox," Plagg snarled out as he let out a yawn.

"You're in my forest, I should be asking you that." The voice was low and calm, slick against the bitter fall air. "You've come here often these days, do you mind explaining?"

Plagg scratched his ear with his pinky, peering up from his lounging spot on the ground, not startled by the figure in front of him. Red fur and a long lush tail the Trickster of the Forest stood with a smirk, "None of your business Fox."

With a dramatic sigh, Fox jumped into the trees, looking more like their namesake than human. "I've heard there's been a girl wondering the forest," Fox teased with a playful grin, "Her family doesn't even have enough money to pay tribute to their god," they shrugged as their fangs completed their grin, "Cant let a little girl break the rules now can we?"

Plagg felt his body stiffen, "What are you getting at Fox?"

The Fox let it's tail swing back and forth in front of the cat like a pendulum, "Word around is the God of Destruction has a soft spot for human girls."

"It's not true."

Pain radiated through Plagg's head as the tail disappeared; a simple illusion. Fox stood above him, flute in hand to hit him again, "Then get your dignity back and prove it. I refuse to be friends with anyone who can be tamed that easily." Turning the Fox sashayed away, tail swaying with every step.

"Fuck your illusions," With a roll of his eyes Plagg stood up, "And who said we were friends!"

Wreaking havoc is what they did. They were good at it. Running through the trees cackling and hollering, causing even the leaves to tremble. Fox's forest was known to be haunted by the god of trickery, but the god of destruction was always welcome. It cant be her, Plagg reminded himself over and over as they leapt through the trees, Three life times in a row… There's a whole world for those humans. No way. He let his enthusiasm run through him, claws digging into the wood as he used the trees to jump and climb.

"I smell those humans!" Fox sang out happily. With a graceful flip the fox god began their plan. Turning their whole body into a pack of wolves, snarling and foaming at the mouth with red eyes and hackled fur.

Plagg laughed, throwing his head back, of course the Fox would pick pack of wolves to scare the humans. "You have to be something else to scare them, I can just walk right up," The cat teased as his claws began to glisten with destruction. Fox ignored him, following the scent of the humans, "Bitch don't ignore me," Plagg whimpered out as he followed his friend.

There's more than one human, Plagg thought to himself as a medley of smells wafted through his senses; none sweet enough to be her. Relief washed over him quickly only letting his excitement grow; he could forget about her. Two human life times was enough, he didn't need more. "Hurry up, you stupid cat!"

Snarls and snaps echoed through the trees and darkness followed the pack, decaying trees and killing the leaves; a wave of destruction following rabid wolves. It was easy to spot the humans within the field, they were small but their scent gave them away. With a hard thrust of his palms into the dirt, Plagg let his destruction work on the field; a circle of darkness slowly encroaching the children as they picked flowers.

Eerie howls echoed in the mid day light, quickly alerting the children to how hopeless their situation was. Their heads popped up quickly, eyes wide and full of fear; just the fuel the duo needed. The children couldn't have been more than five years old at the oldest, two girls and one boy.

"My my my, what do we have here," Plagg's gruff voice echoed as the wolves finally approached. Their paws touching the black earth with ease. "The god of the forest will be unhappy about this."

Terror radiated through their eyes as they huddled together, the act itself almost causing the gods to laugh. "Stay down," the older girl whimpered as she wrapped her arms around the younger two. The youngest girl was struggling against the grip, fighting back against something.

"Do you want to run, little one?" Plagg purred out happily as he watched the struggle, his eyes contracting as his fangs pressed into his lips.

Fox watched, carefully, proud to see the rumors had been false. No one would testify against the Tricksters word; he had no reason to lie when he could create anything. Seeing Plagg's bloodlust only advanced Fox's wolves, running full force at the children with snarls.

As the wolves got close enough the child broke free of her companions, crimson hair flashing before Plagg's eyes. As the sunlight hit her hair, the wind picked up flinging a very familiar scent Plagg's way.

Fear.

Fear radiated through the god as he watched the small girl stand in front of her friends, arms wide as if to protect them.

Fox's amber eyes widened as their jaw fell open, taking in the sight in front of them. The field had been destroyed, blackened by Plagg's destruction, except for a small circle that the crimson haired child stood on; her friends clutching each other behind her for comfort. She had been the first human in a thousand lifetimes that had been immune to Plagg's darkness. But what shocked the fox most, what made a shiver run down his spine was Plagg himself.

The cocky god of destruction was on his knees in front of a human child, arms out stretched so that Fox's wolves could not get near her. His back bare and full of marks from where the first illusion of a wolf had bitten and scratched. "Plagg, what the hell," Fox breathed out in disbelief, letting the illusion fall. Their gate was slow, hesitant, they had never seen the god bow; not even to his mistress Death.

Looking up from Plagg's back, a sharp pain rang through Fox. Sapphire eyes. The five year old was angry and determined, eyes burning with the light of a thousand stars, all visible as she stared over Plagg's shoulder and into Fox's very soul. She had no intention of backing down even if it meant her life.

Dark raven hair fell over Plagg's face as he refused to look up, "Are you alright, Tikki?" he breathed out, shame evident in his voice knowing Fox was watching.

The girls arms lowered slowly, almost calmed by the name, "That's not my name," she barked out as she clenched her tiny fists at her side; standing in front of her friends.

A low chuckle escaped Plagg's lips, bitter, "It was… once."

Fox's eyes widened as they took a visible step back. The rumors were true. The God of Destruction, Plagg, had a soft spot for a human girl. A sly smirk played across the Fox's lips as they too knelt down beside the girl. There was something about this, something they couldn't understand. A god finding the same soul over life times was rare enough, but the girl was immune to the darkness itself. If this is what that stupid fool wants, Fox thought with a shake of their head, Better join him now before I have to pick sides.