03/28/24
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Marinette can't believe this kitty would want to try to be a superhero all over again than his old legacy from the past. The only problem is that Ladybug is a superhero in Paris and both of them worked alone and never had partners.
"Seriously? Are you trying to be like Paw Noir because of the attire?" Marinette crossed her arms.
"Yes?" Claw Noir simply said.
"You look like a hooker man with goth punk style," Marinette said.
"Hooker?! HOOKER?!" Claw Noir exclaimed in anger.
"Yes, a hooker. Like a vampire who can get any woman he wants" Marinette mocked.
"Watch it, Marinette. You certainly wouldn't like to get on my bad side" Claw Noir warned.
"You already got on my bad side by showing up here to frighten me. I nearly could've stabbed you in the heart" Marinette said.
"Only sharper objects would work. Well see you soon, Marinette" Claw Noir said.
"Wait! Just please don't harm innocents. Including bad people you think deserve to be bitten but not like this!" Marinette said.
"I'm not gonna bite them. But that witch who cursed me will be" He said.
"By the way, you do look sexy when you're angry. If you saw me sizzling in the sunlight, it would be like I'm smoking hot to you. See ya" Claw Noir chuckled before jumping to the next roof.
"Oh jeez," Marinette sighs.
But also didn't realize a rose in her hand which got her flustered and angry that this kitty was very annoying. She saw it was yellow, symbolizing friendship.
"That annoying cat!" She scoffed.
x
Adrien simply liked the app of Netflix and Disney+ on the iPad he borrowed from Felix. In his own time, there used to be a little of black and white films but comparing how it is today of the century, the sound and animation were of much in high quality. Especially how they discovered color.
"You're totally adapting, bro. Now you know how it feels when everyone walks around with phones?" Felix asked.
"Yes, and this Snow White is really something," Adrien said.
"Walter, the creator was magnificent. 100 years later his anniversary came. If you were alive in the 1920s, you would've seen him. The 90s were incredible. Even my mom still remembers them" Felix said.
"Bleah! Is there enough cheese?!" Plagg complaining.
"Just eat the food you have already" Felix can't even deal with this tiny creature.
"Nice. I'm gonna try Pinocchio next" Adrien said.
"Kids today are now into 3D animations than the old classics. While you're at it, maybe it would distract your hunger for blood. You barely forgotten what fun is like" Felix said before heading to the bathroom to take a shower.
"Maybe" Adrien kept watching.
Argos grunts with his barks that Adrien hasn't attacked the family for days.
"Who's a good boy?" Adrien pets him.
Argos then licks him and can sense he's not a threat for now.
"Hehehe….. good doggie" Adrien chuckled.
He watched the movie with him. Movies were so great to Adrien than those black and white films. They even had sounds. Felix came out of the shower in his PJs and could see his ancestor enjoying these movies too much. Maybe it could help him cope with his curse and endless suffering.
"Enjoying the movie?" He asked.
"Yeah. The Aristocats based in Paris became my favorite. Even the Anastasia one between Russia and Paris is amazing. How come my people never invented this in my time?" Adrien asked.
"They didn't have the technology by 1885," Felix said.
"I wish they did. In my time, it was just the same every day for me to be told what my father told me. I never asked what I wanted to do other than be Paw Noir to save people" Adrien said.
"Pity. He sounds controlling" Felix said.
"No, maybe a little. It was hard on him when we lost mom. He wanted to move on so quickly to not let grief get the best of him. I was waiting for the right moment for him to remove Lila from the club but he never did and look what happened to me" Adrien said, turning off the iPad.
"She took your humanity away," Felix said.
"And my life. Especially how I never got to see my father have his funeral except mine. I should be dead a long time ago but the curse won't let me die. I'm stuck without a death wish" Adrien said.
"Be lucky you didn't. Grief can be a very cruel emotion to force us to live with that haunting memory of terrible loss" Felix said.
"It's not the same as comparing how I'm ageless, forced to feed on living blood, and suffer for all eternity to live beyond time. There's a difference between grief and punishment" Adrien said.
"If only there was a way to break the curse," Felix said.
"It can't be broken, Felix. So far I haven't felt hungry for blood ever since I got so interested in technology like I never felt so…..entertained like I needed joy to feel than feeling anxiety" Adrien said before feeling his cheek licked by Argos giving him comfort.
"Okay, if you say so," Felix said.
"I mean it. At least your father isn't here telling you what to do. If only he knew the real Lila behind it all, he would've done something right for once but never did because of his dumb ego" Adrien said.
"Yeah, though then Ladybug wouldn't be around here," Felix said.
"Except the mayor is still being reckless. You do want Paris to feel free from that dumbass mayor's control by overthrowing him out of power?" Adrien asked as he handed the iPad back to him.
"I would by any means," Felix said.
"Then I suggest you start showing Chloe who is the boss. God won't help anyone, only they themselves. If only she would have known that God is always the witness in everything happening all the time" Adrien said before heading to the open window.
"God is holy, you're unholy because vampires are like demons to Satan," Felix said.
"Not this vampire, Felix. I still supported God when I was human because my mother taught me how to understand his creation of life while Satan just likes to corrupt everyone's hatred. And Marinette said that Chloe has diplomatic immunity, so how's that gonna help?" Adrien said.
"That's a challenge for you, Count Agreste. When there's danger after Chloe, nothing teaches her a lesson. She repeats the same thing over and over like nothing makes her learn her lesson to not do something cruel again" Felix said.
Adrien thought for a moment and then had one idea in mind, "What is Chloe's biggest fear?"
"Another tough challenge but this is a bad idea. She's afraid of losing power, her reputation, her dignity, her father's politics getting removed. Even if that happens ex, she could try to take over as mayor to turn Paris into her own kingdom" Felix said.
"I don't think the president would allow that," Adrien said.
"Also, the way you looked at the bakery girl, I saw you looked interested in her. Trust me, she is done falling in love again. Only now her hatred is her new best friend" Felix said.
"Her hatred will only isolate her even more," Adrien said.
"She's afraid for history to repeat again if she did try to give another chance," Felix said.
"She shouldn't let her fear overtake her and learn to love herself again too," Adrien said.
"That is why Chloe is the reason she controls everything in school. Now hurry up out there before you sink my teeth in my ass" Felix said.
"Oh yes," Adrien got out, ready to start his master plan.
x
As Claw Noir, he goes to a nightclub again since he needs to feed from a drunk person and needs answers about Chloe from these goons since they know a lot about what's happening to Paris for years. He looks for anyone resourceful.
"Meow" He found one that looked very drunk, so he chose his prey to feed.
He pulled him to a private room to drain him. He can't kill him or draw a lot of attention. As soon as he was fed, he dropped him unconscious like he had too much to drink.
"Damn, he had too much" Claw Noir said before belching. He wipes his mouth clean off.
He comes out and finds a bad thug to interrogate but there are only women here tonight in tight leather skirts and tank tops, along with very high-knee combat boots.
"Tell me about it. A cat that is like a descendant of the one from the late 19th century. More like a lost kitten on the streets" one of them laughed about a rumor.
"He's being a competition for Ladybug," Said another one.
"Ahem," Claw Noir got their attention.
"Look! It's Copy Noir!" One of the girls pointed at him.
"Claw Noir to you, ladies. The real one in your pathetic rumors" He drags his claws on the wooden table to show seriousness.
"What do you want from us?!" One of the girls asked.
"I need to know more about the Mayor's daughter Chloe. Starting now" Claw Noir said.
"You're insane! That bitch can do anything with that power to remove or exile anyone. Even on pathetic innocents that never committed" One of them said.
"I don't care. All I want is the history of her power abuse. Tell me now or these claws will rip your tongues out than just the phrase everyone knows" Claw Noir extends his claws.
"And I thought every lady has rights to be told as ladies first, hooker alley cat!" The leader cackled.
Claw Noir snarled and pinned the leader at the wall, his claws sinking into her curves.
"AGGHH!" She screamed.
"I don't kill but I can hurt you for answers. Tell me all about Chloe Bourgeois" Claw Noir demanded before sinking his claws deeper
"Stop! STOP! I'll tell you everything! Please! I'll talk!" The leader cried in pain.
"NOW!" Claw Noir demanded.
"Agh! Chloe once had a friend named Sabrina 2 years ago! She always does everything for her to torment innocent people! But as it goes too far, Sabrina cuts ties with her, switching schools to get away from Chloe! I just assume that losing a friend made Chloe a bigger monster! But then a new friend Chloe made is a bigger problem! She's always lying to pretend she's traveling so she doesn't have to go to school! That's all I know!" The female explained quickly before the claws got deep to the bone.
"Lila!" Claw Noir figured it out and let go of the leader, "Where can I find Sabrina?"
"In downtown Paris," The leader said.
"Where in downtown?!" Claw Noir growled.
"She's near the central hotel," The leader said.
"Thanks" Claw Noir released her, "Next time, don't wear a very short skirt, or your ass gets smacked so hard you'll be attracting danger"
"Yes sir," The woman said nervously.
"Who the hell?" The others exclaimed.
Claw got out of the club to find Sabrina. Sabrina would be helpful but he can't scare her as the cat.
"Looks like a job for Aiden Bastet" He decided to use his secondary alter ego.
x
The next day it was cloudy and rainy, Adrien as Aiden decided to head downtown to find Sabrina. Felix gave him the picture of what Sabrina really looked like.
"This should be a piece of cake to find her," Adrien said.
Felix told him she lives with her single father who is a police officer and he once served the mayor but as it got too much he decided to move away since the mayor gives him lousy orders that don't do justice at all.
"Man, the Mayor knows nothing about the law," Adrien thought.
He found her going to the store for a new cleaning cloth for her glasses. He follows her inside.
"Thank you, ma'am," Sabrina said before leaving but was stopped by a black-haired boy.
"Hi, uh, Sabrina Raincomprix, right?" Adrien asked.
"I don't have time to answer to strangers asking me about my ex-friend Chloe" Sabrina always hated others asking her about Chloe.
"This is an emergency regarding her abuse of power and ruining people's lives," Adrien said.
"I'm done getting involved in this. Ever since Chloe treated me like a doormat, I cut ties and moved away ever since she made friends with a liar" Sabrina walked passed him to leave but then got startled at how fast he appeared.
"Look, I know how much it hurts to face it again but if she's not stopped, there is no justice to be served. I know what that's like by doing nothing until one day it gets out of hand" Adrien said.
"Chloe never sees me good enough for her! Do you know what it's like to feel like you won't be perfect enough to be adored by someone who just treats you like a nobody?!" Sabrina yelled at how he couldn't see her pain.
"I've been through that myself, but they didn't do it without a heart. But they last did it blindly and it cost most of my family" Adrien half lied that he lost his family a century ago.
"That's another reason there's no luck on our side. I can't help you, weirdo. Chloe always thinks highly of herself. Not even supporting my grief when I lost my mother 3 years ago and she made fun of my grieving for her entertainment. I tried reasoning with her but she refuses to think about the consequences of her actions" Sabrina said and tried to get past him but he was too fast.
"What if we could work together to put an end to her regime of terror and misery? That's something the famous Paw Noir would've done" Adrien suggested.
"And how are you gonna do that? With that liar by her side?" Sabrina questioned.
"Trust me," Adrien said.
"Cerise is more capable of persuading everything," Sabrina said.
"Yes, but every lie has no future" Adrien replied.
"The teachers and adults are easily fooled by her lies. Getting involved only gets everyone to be framed as liars" Sabrina said.
Adrien can see how much she went through, "Well if you change your mind, you know where to go. Sometimes doing nothing isn't gonna go away. I tried that before and it didn't end so well. Like a boogeyman lurking around to one day come out of the kid's closet to get their imagination the better of them than just reality" Adrien said before leaving, hoping it would give her time.