"Let's do a pound it before we turn back, M'lady," Cat said, gulping as another paw pad blinked out. "We could do a pound it," Ladybug said. "But I actually have a surprise for you. Don't go anywhere!"
Before Cat could say anything, Ladybug had run off. "Hurry," Cat sighed.
"Rena, now!" Ladybug raced over to her friend, who was holding her mirage flute. "Are you sure, Marinette? The pound it is so you and Cat!" "Eh," Ladybug said, with a toss of her hand, "change is good, don't you think?" "Okay," Rena said, questioningly. "Mirage!"
"Alright, Kitty! Here's my surprise! Ta-da!" Cat blinked as he saw Marinette, but it didn't look like his Marinette. She was dressed as a cheerleader, her hair pulled up in two pigtails.
"Fighting Crime is what they do,
If you see a akuma,
You know who to call,
Ladybug and Cat Noir!"
Cat had to admit, the cheer was pretty good, but he missed the pound it. Still, he didn't want to hurt "Marinette's feelings".
Cat was first to patrol that night, and he thought about what to say to Ladybug. "Hey, Kitty. Awesome job out there today," Ladybug sat down by his side. "We do make a great team. But you know, I like our traditions. Why change something that fits us to a T?" Ladybug looked away. "Your talking about the cheer, aren't you?" Cat smiled, gently turning her face towards his. "I guess I just being feeling dull lately and not much fun. I thought if Marinette perked up the cheer, you'd like me better."
"Oh, Bugaboo. I'm always here for you." Cat put a arm around her shoulder. "And you will never be dull to me. Remember, we can talk about anything. Now, how about you raise your fist, and we do a fist bump, kay?" Ladybug slowly raised her fist, a smile lighting her pretty face. "Its called a pound it, love. Pound it!"
As they bumped knuckles, they bumped noses at the same time, brushing lips. Blushing and smiling, Ladybug leaned against Cat. "Now this is a tradition I could get used to."
Cat purred in agreement. So could he.