Without even thinking, Ladybug hurled herself out of the bag and circled around King Kong, who was still rejoicing with Chat's miraculous in his foot, beating his chest with both fists.
Then, Ladybug realized something. Both feet were clenched. The akuma must be I side the other foot! It reminded her of her very first akuma, Stoneheart. But this time, she was at the disadvantage that he had both hands free.
She dove towards his left foot, where Chat's Miraculous was, deciding that they had a better chance of winning if she had Chat as Chat to help her. Plus, if she didn't manage to get the akuma, or the Miraculous, Hawk Moth would be that much closer to finding out their identities and gaining her miraculous.
It didn't take her long to decide to try to go after the Miraculous first, instead of the akuma object. But King Kong was already off. Probably towards Hawk Moth's lair. Or after another victim.
"Stupid Gorilla. You don't even have Ladybug's Miraculous yet!" Hawk Moth screamed. Well, at least he had half of what was promised. He could take the earrings himself.
Ladybug was just hoping they would finally be able to find where Hawk Moth resided. She quickly swung after the giant gorilla, trying to stay out of sight, constantly checking his bag and feet to make sure the objects and people were safe, well, as safe as they could be.
Adrien had to make sure that whatever he did, he didn't reveal his secret identity. Right now, this was close to impossible. As Chat, his voice would change tone, so he had to make sure he spoke like Chat, and not like Adrien, so Nathalie wouldn't recognize him. Of course, not speaking would be easier.
Every step King Kong took swung the bag, making it harder for him not to yell. Adrien was pretty athletic, but he surely wasn't as strong without the miraculous' powers. He fell over again, wondering where he was being taken, and whether Ladybug was safe. He couldn't pop his head out of the bag, because it was unstable, and he could risk exposing his identity.
"So you say you're not in your disguise, Chat Noir?" The woman finally asked, suspiciously.
"Yeah" he replied nervously. "Anyway... do you know why Gorilla took you hostage?" He tried to change the subject.
"As I said, we work together, but we've also known each other for a long time, thanks to our work. In fact, I think we could have been more than just colleagues..." her voice trailed off. Wow. He had never heard Nathalie speak so personally.
"I guarantee you, Ladybug and I will make sure to save him, and you'll have that chance, Nathalie"
"What about you and Ladybug? Do you ever want to be more than associates?"
"Since the day I met the girl. But... I think I'm going to let it go, since she doesn't feel anything back." He said softly. He then realized he was slipping into Daydream Adrien, and had to snap back into reality.
She almost responded, however King Kong came to a stop. He placed the bad on the ground, and seemingly left, stomping away. Adrien went to the back of the bag, and covered his face, just as Ladybug sneaked in. "Looks like we're here"
There was light entering the bag, but luckily he remained in the dark corner.
"Oh right, I won't look, Chat. I promise to get your miraculous back".
"And we'll defeat the akuma. Stay safe Ladybug, don't let him take your miraculous too" he responded.
At least Chat cared about her. Unlike Adrien. He was always a gentleman, even if it was in the cringiest, puniest way. And he would protect her, as he is a superhero. Her duo. Maybe it was a sign.
"It should be safe. Gorilla wouldn't want to harm me. Our romance wasn't purely one sided." Nathalie declared, hinting. "I won't look either, Chat. Stay here, I'll help Ladybug."
He felt so helpless. What kind of superhero depends on his human assistant to do his part of the work?
"Romance? Aww, that's so sweet!" Ladybug suddenly squealed. "Anyway, let's go!"
Of course it was sweet. With anyone else it is.
"Before you go, Ladybug... would you mind telling me where we are?" Adrien hoped he could help in some way.
Nathalie responded for her. "We're at my work, the Agreste house. He must have come here to go after Mr Agreste, our boss." Perfect.
Actually, that was only part of it. He also had a miraculous to deliver. But even Gorilla didn't know that the man he came to pummel was the same man he came to help. As far as he knew, there was a messenger here, and it was just very convenient that he could get to Gabríel at the same time.
"Ladybug!" He yelled before the girls left. He felt like he was acting clingy, and this was the first time he had felt self conscious about it.
"Yes, Chat?"
"I might just get out of this bag. It's dangerous for me. If I can, I'll get out and escape with my human form. If you get my miraculous" he paused, thinking what to say. "Give it to Adrien, the son of the man who lives here. I know him." It was a risk, but it was the only excuse he could think of. "And he will call me immediately, and I'll be right back here by your side."
"Okay, Chat. Be careful."
"You too, M'Lady." And with that they were off.