rock bottom. part 1 (Adrian).

Update (2/11/2017) OK miraculous fan's good news well I hope this is good news if it's not I'm not sure what it is...Any way! I've fixed most (hopefully) all the spelling mistakes in my first chapter as I'm using a new spell checking program and auto correction software thing so there should be less problems with the story from this update on. And I know it's no excuse for the first time but with grammar things like were where and we're, There their and they're gets a little tricky for me is all. and to are lovely reviewer's yellow 14 and twilight waters. And to answer your comments and to yellow I do not take any harm from you reveiws you did exactly as I asked. I asked you to tell me of my errors you told me exactly that. So how can I take offence to something I literally tell you to do? I again literally asked for it. However that said I'm sorry for all the safoo's and I hope I got them all. I've already started working on the second chapter to this story but not sure how long it will take.

Also I made one minor chronological change to the story. Marinette and Adrien are around fifteen. And by the end of the second season they will be depending on how much time passes about sixteen, sixteen and a half ish. I swear I'm getting to my point. The point is for someone to get in adrian's shape (which you will hear more about in the Marinette chapter) takes months and at least a year perhaps two depending on what he was eating unless you basically starve yourself which adrian here is not. Also the great expanse of time will mean that the pair in my story will be about twenty. While not legal adults by the U.S drinkin standards it allows me more freedom with the timeline. I.E marinette graduating, ayla getting her dream job...Sorta. Neno settling down with his girlfriend etc. It also allows me to make adrian's situation more tragic to the people helping him as he would have been on the streets alone for at least two or three years. Ultimately this change will not only make explaining this later on in the story's much easier. I mean ok I Love my own story but unfortunately it's illegal to have a minor in you house for long periods of time without legal things needing to be done. So agging adrian and Marinette up to around nineteen-twenty just makes more scenes.

OH! And on a said note just out of curiosity I looked up the word kwami and it's an actual word. No joke it means (Kwami [kwa-mi] as a boy's' name is of Ghanaian derivation, and the name Kwami means "born on Saturday". Kwami is a version of Kwame (Ghanaian): Akan name.) that's the definition I got in the dictionary I had used. it s true you can even look it up. Either way I hope this answer some criticisms if any and helps out. Ok sorry about all the extra clutter in this chapter they there should but that should be all. Oh! I've already started working on the second prologue chapter to this story but not sure how long it will take. Also let me know if you would like to see my author's updates where they are near the beginning or at the end. Tanks again.)-End of update.

Ok this here is the first chapter of my story that I alluded to in the Christmas sneak peek and as promised I have got the first chapter out. Granted a little later then I would have enjoyed but it's out now so eh. Either way there are a few things I should get straight this is one of two prologue chapters the first prologue will feature adrian with chunks of it with plagg's p.o.v (that's point of view for those who are new to reading fanfiction) and the other that will feature primarily marinetti's (and I hope I spelled that right) p.o.v with tikki now and then. Also I am aware that some people don't think that Gabriel is hawkmoth and I get the scepticism. But! that's not what this story is about. This story is here to illustrate at least in my mind what would happen if he was hawkmoth and what the fallout would be for him. Now even if I guess right that gab (do you mind if I call him gab is hawkmoth which honestly at this point I don't' care too much either way as I trust the writers. This story is just to show one version of what would happen to specifically adrian if gab was hawkmoth. Also I am aware that despite the obvious pain and darkness (no joke intended) in him from his less than pleasant family life like him mom probably being dead though that's ambiguous. And his father well I don't think I need to explain why here if you have watched the show. Anyway I digress despite the darkness adrian carries in his heart he is seen as a person who despite his demons want's to see only the good in others and not let his bad past ruin his life. And in this story where it takes place chronologically is to show the same person when they're down on their luck with what feels like the whole world against him. And in the story with the help of the people who do care for him much like a Phoenix he must degrade burn away so that he can rebuild himself and rise from the ash's new and better.

Ok phew that was a lot but I think I covered everything. Think Keyword think. Anyways just one last thing this story will have minor dark themes the deal with depression and psychology. Mind you I'm not making fun of depression just so we're clear I've had depression I know what it's like. Finally there will also be minor blood but no gore. and elements of hopelessness.

Alright I believe that's a wrap leave a fav and follow if you like let me know how I did and I hope you enjoy the show. Also if you have any constructive criticism let me know what I did wrong I'm happy to hear and let me know of any mistakes that I missed. And without further adieu please enjoy…

Also I made one minor chronological change to the story. Marinette and Adrien are around fifteen in the current season of the show. And by the end of the second season they will be depending on how much time passes about sixteen, sixteen and a half ish. I swear I'm getting to my point. The point is for someone to get in adrian's shape (which you will hear more about in the Marinette chapter) takes months and at least a year perhaps two depending on what he was eating unless you basically starve yourself which adrian here was not. Also the great expanse of time will mean that the love pair in my story will be about twenty. While not legal adults by the U.S drinkin standards they would still be adults so it allows me more freedom with the timeline. I.E Marinette graduating, Ayla getting her dream job...sorta, Neno settling down with his girlfriend etc. It also allows me to make adrian's situation more tragic to the people helping him as he would have been on the streets alone for at least two or three years. Ultimately this change will not only make explaining this later on in the story's much easier but also give more liberty to add details from season 2 when its out. And also realistically speaking I mean ok I Love my own story but unfortunately it's illegal to have a minor in you house for long periods of time without legal things needing to be done. So agging adrian and Marinette up to around nineteen-twenty just makes more scenes.

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It was a cloudy day in the city paris. One could tell it was going to rain but that stopped none from getting things done in the streets of paris. However sitting alone in a small hard to find nook between buildings in a back ally was Adrian agrest. The nook was small no larger than a prison cell with its entrance covered by boxes and cardboard boxes as a roof. Huddled in a corner laying on some boxes for a bed Adrian mindlessly look at the opposite side of his shelter miserable wondering how things turned out the way it did. Sitting beside his head was plagg looking at his master worried for him. Adrian clothes where filthy from living on the streets the designer cloths he had gone replaced by an old black sweater and faded blue jeans and a black knit cap which he had off for being too hot. His face and hair were smeared with grim. And though you could not see it under his clothes or what remained of them and the filth coating his skin and bone frame was an unhealthy pale color.

It had been approximately nearly three years after ladybug and Adrian/ cat noir had defeated Hawkmoth. After the battle it left the agrest manor in shambles with most of the building in pieces. and after pulling the moth miraculous from hawk moth it revealed the identity of Gabriel agrest, Adrian's father. After the reveal Adrian was taken in by the police for his own safety and for some questions. But was let go in that regard as it was clear that Gabriel was acting alone from his own words and the lack of evidence. However once the media found out they went after Adrian asking him questions trying to get in and interview, In there words the son of hawk moth. It got so bad the percipient had to be barred shut from the inside for Adrian's safety. After a few days things only from bad to worse, The company that Adrien's father owned had all their resources froze till further notice. Then the money that Gabriel had in the banks after this was gone after a large amount of people sued for being akumatized or their parents and loved ones for the stress and trauma being possessed had caused them... or so they said. And though Adrian did not blame them for it as he would likely do the same thing. But this only left him with next to nothing.

Then to add to the list of problems he had branded public enemy along with his father for simply being related. That was mostly caused by some people like there mayor and his daughter believing that Adrian was targeting victims for his father to posses. Because of this he received a number of harassment and death threats blaming him for what happened thinking he was involved. Both chloe and her father were so mad that the mayor even threatened to have him arrested with his along with his father. Thankfully this did not happen, If only because the reason he did not was case he had legal ability to and there was no evidence that adrian knew anything and that he was probably the biggest victim of all in the grand scheme of things. While he could fire just about anyone he did not and could not make the law and had no ability to imprison or banish Adrian... not to say that he did not try. Then there was his father's company soon after all this happened the board of directors cut all ties to the agrest family.

All this meant that modeling as much as he hated it was no longer an option as no one wanted to hire him much less see his face again and that left him with little no for revenue. His bodyguard had also left him the moment that people found out about his father. This however did not surprise him as while loyal he had his own family to think of. His assistant however did stay with him for a time hoping to help him which did surprise him. But she too left after a time when adrian demanded she leave for her own safety, And though she was reluctant she eventually agreed. He was still thankful for her trying to help but it was far too dangerous for her and he knew she could not work for free in this economy.

So after all this with no home no family no money and no ally's he was effectively an orphan. A few days after things calmed down and most of the reporters moved on to cover other stories, like his father's transfer to prison pending his court hearing. Someone from child services came and mentioned that he was to be moved to foster care which did not surprise him ether, that's all he was wasn't he? A child a naive boy who couldn't tell that his own father was his worst enemy... but now where was he to go? an orphanage was the only place to send people like him someone with no living family. However he knew that was not an option. Not for him at least. He knew that people would come after him no mater where he went as there was too much bad blood and that would put everyone in danger who tried to help him.

So while the police were distracted he snuck out in the night and went his septet way and disappeared from public view. The next morning after his little disappearing act the tabloids and magazines went wild thinking that he was going to try to become the new hawkmoth to avenge his father. Which merely made him scoff. As the only was he would be avenging his father if he did would be by impaling the monster. Thankfully after a few days that story flickered and died. With the help of ladybug probably the only person who though he was innocent showing she had the butterfly miraculous. And after giving a speech about how it would be impossible for anyone to become a new hawkmoth while she had it, after the speech people quickly calmed down and the supposed threat of hawkmoth .JR was averted. With most of the reports no longer dogging him or trying to track him down and the police unable to find him with a little help from plagg. That left Adrian to find his way alone on the Parisian street.

Some might think it rash to leave to go live on the streets but he knew that no matter where he went from now on he would be ostracized. After what his father did he would be surprised if there was any place he could go without being looked upon in disgust. Much less go without being attacked. Thinking back on it was not hard to believe how things turned out, in fact he felt like a fool and blamed himself. While true there was no way he could have known what his father was up to. but after he became cat noir he should have known and should have investigated. If he had found out sooner he could have prevented so many people from getting hurt and maybe even saved his father, Just thinking about reminded him of the look of pure disgust that Gabriel gave him as if he had been a disappointed for not being the obedient son he should of been in his eye's. And in all truth it would not be hard for him to imagine his father figuring out he was cat noir at some point during their last bought. Though if he did he wondered why he was keeping so quiet about it? maybe he figured that if he escapes he can take adrian down and convince him to join him? Ridiculous! Besides he was in prison what on earth could he do from a mex cell.

Sighing heavily letting his anger quell he thought about his current predicament 'no I deserved this. this is my punishment for not stopping things before they went too far.' he said resigning himself to this state when "Growl!" a loud noise came from his stomach. groaning he sat up leaning against the wall. plagg then flew out of his pocket in front of his face "Come on Adrian you need to eat something. You haven't eaten to two days." the little black kewami said concerned for him. Adrian however just frowned "Unless you have something on you I got nothing to eat." Adrian said roughly. he groaned in frustration as his throat had been sore for the past few days.

The kewami was having none of it though "Then we need to find some for you" the black cat spirit said grabbing his shoulder trying to drag him out of there shelter. "Alright plagg where going." Adrian huffed out annoyed. As he pulled his hat out of his pocket before putting it on then pulling his hood up to cover his face. Then sliding the box's he uses for a door out of the way before crawling out. Getting on his feet was difficult as it had been for the past few days he was not sure why he just figured it was from a lack of nutrition. Looking around he could see his tiny shelter it was a one room get away with all the comforts of, nothing. The shelter aside from being warmer than nothing was basically just a cube just large enough for one person to sit down in made of boxes. Finally getting his tired body to co operate he set off.

Adrian walked along the streets of pairs being careful to avoid people and only going out of the back alleys. He tended to stay away from the sidewalk unless he needed to cross or needed to leave for safety if necessary where he was now. Currently walking down a street he kept his head down making sure to not look up unless necessary and even then he only glanced. Being careful to avoid everything in his path he stopped when he heard a squeal of delight of to his left. Looking carefully to the side he seen a mother and daughter pair sitting outside at a cafe. The girl was eating cake while the mother was scolding her to stay clean. the scene while quite charming to watch made Adrian stomach clench hard in hunger.

Forcing himself forward he moved trying to not be noticed. While wishing he could go inside and join them for a nice meal. But he knew better as he could not he had no money. After the hawk moth mess the agrest family had not a penny to its name. And even if he did have the money he knew that no one would ever let him in if they saw him, 'after all' he thought glumly 'I am the son of hawk moth.' . As Adrian felt his stomach turn he realized now why people complained about going hungry. Living in a wealthy family he never went without anything aside from freedom. up until he went to live on the streets he never went hungry before. And at at first it was several and was a odd feeling, But now it was just an annoying and painful reminder of what his father became.

Forcing his body along he wiped sweat from his brow feeling uncomfortably warm in his cloths. Daring to look up he seen the cloudy sky then feeling a somewhat cool breeze on his skin which made him all the more confused. 'How can I be so uncomfortably warm out when it's so cool?' He forced these thoughts aside however refusing to think about them as he pushed forwards to his destination and hopefully some food. A wave of nusa then hit him suddenly almost casing him to stumble. A few people took notice of this and asked if he was alright. Adrian however forcing through the nausea and slight vertigo managed to pick up his pace and willed himself into a light sprint away from where he almost fell.

He could not let people see his face he told himself knowing how much trouble he would be in if he was seen. After turning a corner and speeding down another block he slowed down and though the people around him seemed to take note of his recent hurried appearance. But thankfully the people who saw him seemed to care very little as they continued to move on without care. Letting out a sigh of relief Adrian moved on however with far greater care and silently hoped that he would not hear sirens approaching as that was the last thing he needed.

Quickening his pace at the thought of food Adrian began to let his thoughts wonder again on what he would do with himself now. Modeling was obviously out and he doubted anyone in all of Europe would ever willingly see him. Outside of a casket that is. plagg used to tell him to go to his friends nino, alya or marrentt. However Adrian shot those ideas down. Adrian knew that while his close friends my try and help him. he knew the moment that anyone found out that he was in the area the media would hound them like they did him making him shudder at the thought. Not wanting his friends to be in the negative lime light he did not even give it a thought. Plagg also suggested going to ladybug and while the thought of going to his lady did tempt him... At first. He did not honestly know what he would or could say? 'Hay ladybug we arrested my father and now I'm a homeless street kid would you give me a place to bunk?' No he could not and would not do that. Besides doing that would mean she would know who he is and he could not risk losing his only friend at this point. If lady bug found out her partner was hawkmoths son she most certainly be less sympathetic towards him. besides even if he did decide to go to her he had no idea where she would be. Much less when she might show up.

After the arrest of hawk moth ladybug appearances became less and less and while she did still help out now and then. It's not like he could just sit around waiting for her. And for that matter her last appearance was when a car knocked out a bridge piling casing it too fall in the river. Well, did. Past tense fell till ladybug put everything right again. That said there was no way to know when or where she would appear and Adrian as just Adrian was not fast enough. And he did not think that he could get vary far as cat noir as tired as he was. Even with plaggs help.

As he continued to look around for people who may be onto him he thoughts went back to when he first went to the streets. He turned into cat noir a few times and helped ladybug stop ordinary crime where he could. But after a time it just became too much for him to keep up and he had to stop as he was spending more energy and with not enough food to replenish... Well at least he got his wish he now had all the freedom in the word to be cat noir whenever he wanted with no one to stop him. " Got to appreciate the irony" he muttered "All the freedom in the world and I'd rather be back at home." he muttered wishing things would go back to the way things were before his father turned evil.

He kept going till he found himself in front of an alleyway and did not hesitate to go down the dark path. Walking down the alley a large amount of pleasant and alluring smells hit his nose and that told Adrian that he had arrived. Turning a corner he found himself behind a restaurant that was apparently a very popular Italian place. Occasionally he would sneak in the the hotel Chloe's father owned mostly to nab cheese for plagg using the knowledge he gained when he was young playing with Chloe. But that was becoming increasingly difficult with out getting caught. However this place suited him just fine. though he technically never went there before as his father when he was allowed out would not let him go to any restaurant that was not basically a rich person's place. Personally he liked everyday people food that did not cost a fortune as he he like the simplicity of it. However pushing that aside he moved to the trash bin hoping to find a bounty to sedate his hunger. Moving in front of the dumpster he pushed open its lid only to be met with a mixture of horrid and good smelling things. And on Adrian empty stomach it made him feel sick but he forced himself into composer as he needed to eat food not lose it. Beginning to rummage around he felt plagg pop out of his sweater pocket but did not care as hunger overtook him.

As he rummaged around he thought back to the owner of the restaurant he never seen the woman's face but she was kind at least. He suspected she caught him rummaging through the trash a few times likely hearing the noise. And the fact that when he could not find food else where he would always come here due to how close it was to his...Home. Besides there would always be a fresh amount of it save on Sundays when the place was closed. That said he would every now and then find left over food left out for him completely untouched and clean. This single act of kindness had brought him to tears the first time he seen it. And though he had never been introduced formally he suspected she had her reasons. He had a hunch that she wanted to respect his space and pride which he was thankful for as he did not want anyone to see him like this. Or at all for that matter given what his name was.

Scavenging around Adrian was only vaguely aware that plagg was speaking his hunger having taken him over like a wild animal until he found something that got his attention. In one of the bags was what looked like a bunch of plain raviolis excited at this find Adrian then pulled as many as he could out and began scarfing them. He hated ravioli cringing at the taste but his hunger was so great that once he started eating he could not stop. "Careful Adrian those might be spoiled!" he heard plagg say but did not care as he was to hungry to stop himself. After quickly eating around two dozen of the little meat stuffed pasta he finally stopped as his hunger momentarily subsided. Plagg then took this opportunity to get a word in edgewise "What were you thinking! Leftover pasta and breadsticks is one thing but meat possibly spoiled or uncooked meat have you lost your mind? I know you're hungry but you can't just eat food that could poisoning you" The little spirit went on but Adrian was not listening as he could feel his hunger starting to return.

Getting back up only to stumble and falling to one knee catching himself on the dumpster feeling somewhat dizzy. The little black spirit floated next to his face "Adrian." He could hear the kewami say to him worry ridden. Putting on a reassuring smile he looked at his kewami putting a hand to his face rubbing plagg before speaking his voice hoarse "I'm all right. just tired." Adrian said before continuing to rummaged through the trash for more scrapes. this left the black spirit to watch with worry.

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"Adrian." the little spirit said worry ridden knowing Adrian was likely ignoring him. Plagg knew that his mission was to get the miraculous from hawk moth and they had done that already plus ladybug already returned the moth pin to master fu. Normally after his job was done he would normally head back to master and chill out there not caring. But with Adrian he could not bring himself to abandon him like he always did. he wanted to do something for his friend but what could he do as there was no rule or power that forced Adrian to listen to him. What's worse was plagg could scenes adrian getting weaker by the day and he could feel something was wrong with him. But there was nothing he could do. Was there? that was when he felt it.

Adrian still rummaging felt a big wet drop of water hit his nose. looking up he seen what he had been dreading for a few days now rain. "Great now I have to get more boxes or my shelter will be gone again" Plagg heard Adrian say angered as he left the dumpster stuffing some random food items he found in his pockets before leaving. Passing plagg the little spirit said nothing as it went back inside his sweater this time in the hood to avoid the stale food. Unbenounced to Adrian and plagg they was about to get a blessing that would finally get his life turned around.

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Within minutes of Adrian leaving the alley it began raining heavily casing Adrian pace to slow as the water made the ground slick. Also being careful to avoid attention again Adrian made his way back towards his…(Home) hating the thought of using that word. He also needed to check for any discarded boxes in the alley so he could avoid his little hole from literally dissolves, remembering what happened last time when he did not bring some extra boxes when it rained. However as he travailed his steps got heavier and slower not that he or anyone around him noticed...well almost no one.

Plagg however did noticed inside Adrian's hood out of the wet rain, he knew quite well that there was something extremely wrong with his holder. However plagg had to bite back the edge to say anything as he did not want to draw attention to Adrian for his safety. Being forced to do nothing but watch his holder from his position in his hood as he seen the water come down from the heavens. However even just being in his hood he could tell something was off as it was much warmer than it should be given the weather, But his worrying was interrupted when Adrian said "Almost there." as nonchalantly as possible. most people would have taken his off hand statement as nothing more then statement of fact, Plagg however knew that Adrian developed a way of saying things like this off offhandedly so he could tell his kiwami without sounding suspicious.

Taking this as a hint plagg stole a glance out of the hood where he hid. It was hard to tell for sure being Adrian was practically looking down, Which often made him wonder how he could tell where he was going. But there was enough from what plagg could see to tell they were indeed near the alley where they stayed. Which was another thing he was mad about as Adrian did absolutely nothing wrong. It was his father not him, and yet people treated him like a well...His name sake. Which brought up another topic while people like the mayor and his brat daughter were still steamy about Adrian being related to Gabriel. A few people namely his classmates where for the most part cooled off not that Adrian would admit it. It was honestly shocking how Adrian as cat noir would chance disrespecting a king or what ever if he felt like it without a care in the world. And yet as himself especially now acting like he was afraid of his own shadow. Honestly it made him wonder why Adrian acted this way between his two lives he seemed to sport a doctor Jekyll and mister Hyde personality.

It made his none existent blood boiled at how stupid Adrian could be. But at the same time he supported Adrian as none of this was his fault as he honestly suspected Adrian was ashamed of what his father did. And in all honesty he silently admired Adrian for his strength of will as stupid as he was. And one may say it was impressive as well what adrian was doing as surviving this long on his own given how he grew up. When he was a child from what he learned at the agrest manor Adrian never had to do anything save his lessons. And while many would have turned spoiled from having everything done for him adrian remained polite and humbled. This made the way he was surviving on his own on the streets of paris alone even more impressive, As he did everything from the time he left the police custody alone. And while he should rightfully go seek help from someone as any sane person would do in Adrian position in plagg opinion. But Adrian would never do that Adrian was a strong I'll be it stupid person ever scenes he met him Adrian has never once wanted someone to do anything for him. Always wanting to prove himself to others and not be waited on hand and foot like his father. Adrian wanted to be his own person make his own dissensions and use his own strength no money to accomplish his goals.

Adrian was a boy of strength just wanting to shine but thanks to his father's or lack of his father love not being around basically ever, And verbal abuse from him for not doing well when he was around Adrian was afraid to use it. Adrian was not shy in the traditional scene he as he was not afraid of talking or being around others or on stage rather he was afraid of people seeing him for who he really was. People were so used to seeing him as the polite and obedient fashion model for his his father's company. So whenever someone met him that is exactly what they expected to see. When in reality aside from his former abundance of money he was no different than any normal teenager his age..."Well adult now but same difference"

Even after he plagg spirit of bad luck was at his side and being his usually poor influential self giving the boy aaaa... Nudge lets say. He was still afraid to show himself off it was only when he lost himself in the moment of freedom and the battle against stone heart that he allowed his power to break through and shine like he should. But even after that Adrian was still afraid going out and frankly being a teenage. Only when he was with others sharing the fun and excitement was he able to forget his shy nature. And while around others like marrientt or nino he was able to act sort of naturally, Well naturally for him that is. He still held in all his insecurities even to his close friend and even him his very own kwami. While it was not unheard of for for his partners to beeeee. UN trusting. But even then they usually opened up eventually and talked about thing they would never talk to others about.

Hercules for example was a good choice and how he did not trust plagg one little bit. But Hercules knowing that even so much a spinning the ring could make him disappear was comfortable enough to talk about things he other wise wouldn't. Like his guilt over accidental killing his first wife thanks to his jerk of a mother...Or was it his father? "Great my memory's starting to go I can't remember." Alagg thought begrudgingly. "Ah well I can always look it up in the library later." either way. Oh and then there was his Egyptian partner who was in love with the daughter of a rich adviser to the pharaoh. While his partner was just a street kid just barely making ends meet. "Huh? Wired." Back on point that cat noir was afraid that being just a stupid street kid that he would not be good enough for her and often confided in him about it. Well he did after her father nearly had him killed by boiling oil which plagg did not even know was a thing before getting rescued by ladybug... It was a mess. It all worked out in the end and the pair got together and married. Well after giving her father slip that is. He had no idea advisers could bounce so high.

Those two were good examples of people who he was partnered with who did not trust him but eventually opened up to him. Adrian mean while was a completely different case to the point where he could say in over a thousand years plagg could honestly say he had seen a first. Adrian trusted him completely and while not liking him trusted his judgement. (Most of the time) and yet even though he trusted him he basically never opened up. And while sure he talked about how frustrating his father was and often vented to plagg which he did not mind as he usually ignored most of it. But what surprised him was that he rarely if ever talked about his insecurities. I mean sure he talked about how he misses his mother and how is father changed and how he wanted to be part of a really family again.

But not once. not once could he think of a time where Adrian opened up to plagg and let him in. And while he never really went out of his way to help people with there problems that was tiki's department, he would however always listen to what his partners had to say. He was never very good at giving advice and helping people with their problems but he was always willing to listen. After all even though he did not relay care about the details or about basically anything. knowing from experience if he was in emotional pain that even if they could not help him through it he would at least like to have someone listen, so that he may be able to find peace with himself. And even then even though he had been with Adrian through thick and thin he still did not trust anyone with his insecurities.

His mind however was drawn from this as Adrian suddenly made a turn and plagg realized the made it back without incident. See this made the kwami breath a sigh of relief "Dodged yet another potential bullet." Plagg quipped knowing Adrian was the only one who could hear him. A little humor to make his partner feel better though knowing how depressed his partner was becoming he doubted that would have the desired effect though it was worth a shot. However what happened next struck him as odd as normally Adrian tell him off about make jokes these days as in plaggs mind the humor from his friend was taken by a vampire. But instead he was silent. Eerily quite like the sound from around them had been taken from the world. He could still hear the rain and the occasional car, and after the rain started the streets had pretty much emptied out from people leave the streets mostly bare of foot traffic. But it was like something was picking at his kwami scenes but it was just out of his grasp. He could tell something. something was horribly wrong but could not put his pad on in.

It was then that he noticed Adrian breathing very heavy and now that he noticed his staggering form. Bolting from the hood ignoring the annoying rain he flew in front of his partner face ridden with worry. "Adrian you ok?" He asked greatly concerned. as he now noticed the heat could felt just pouring off the blond in waves and the moisture permeating the hood and the more he felt it the more he realized it was not from the rain. Adrian's pace was slow and deliberate as if he had to put great effort into just taking one step. Even with out asking if adrian was alright he knew something was wrong but even so he had to know how he was feeling.

But as he said this Adrian did not hear him as he staggered to right side almost falling a few time before bumping into the wall. His right shoulder braced on the wall he also placed his left hand on it to brace himself. His eyes glassy and unfocused his face vary red and rung with sweat not rain. The whole sight of this made plagg gasp "Adrian. Adrian. What's wrong? Speak to me Adrian." Plagg said in a frenzied panic however Adrian was too far gone to even register the answer properly. After a moment Adrian looked up at plagg with his vacant eyes then "I feel s-so sleepyyy..." His voice trailing off as his position on the wall also descended sliding down to the ground. eyes wide with fear plagg stared at Adrian for a moment before "Adrian!" He shouted.

Plagg was beside himself with grief and worry as his partner. No friend was laying in an ally with what was clearly a high fever. Pnd he had no idea what to do.

Plagg was in front of Adrian face shaking his head trying to get him to wake but it was doing no good as Adrian was officially out and seemed like nothing would wake him for a while. And looking at him now plagg could see why, his face was scary pale and wiry to the point you could even make the bone in his face out showing how thin he was, And that was not counting all the dirt and grime from the past year on the streets. if plagg could vomit he just might have at how grotesque his friend looked at the moment. And that was not couldn't the angry red that covered his cheeks from fever or the shivers that wracked his body in fits.

Pace flouting back and forth a few times plagg tried to think of a way to help Adrian. However with a angered grown could come up with nothing he couldn't exactly take him to a doctor and even if he could with what money kwami had no need for it. Master Fu was out of the question as unlike lady bug he had no clue where master fu was as he had been asleep till Adrian woke him up which he was regretting now. and even if he did know where fu was he couldn't carry Adrian to him, his kwami powers may have been strong but he was not that strong.

Besides even if the guy was here master fu was too old to carry such a heavy load even if he had wayzz and himself helping. And even if he did find master fu and got him to help the only way Fu could get him back to where ever he was staying now was by transforming, And no offense to Fu but plagg HIGHLY doubted he was in any condition to do that without serious meditation to prepare. Fu may have been an excellent fighter and probably still was and could likely still take of a half dozen opponents by himself, But even with his skills he still lacked the physical strength that he used to. And regardless that required finding him and transforming and that would take to long as Adrian needed help. And he needed it now.

Plagg was beside himself right now as he had no idea how to help Adrian he was no healer all he was good at was casing things to "Decay rapidly, Blow up, Fall apart, Giving jinx's to others (which he still needed to teach Adrian how to do now that he thought about it), and ironically enough make people sick". After all his name is a spin on plage. But none of that mattered now as that would only add insult to potentially fatal illness. Stopping abruptly he rubbed his head furiously in anger and frustration at himself for being so stupid at fixing thing. "Aggh! there must be some I can get help from." And then the lightbulb went up.

"Lady bug!" He said out loud in realization. While a risk it was a risk worth taking as lady bug if thought how can share her good luck ability's to others including healing. "If I can find ladybug she will definitely help out Adrian." he said getting ready to fly off. And then paused "Wait? If I find ladybug and have her help Adrian that would give away his identity wouldn't it?...But then again Adrian might need a new one thanks to the media any way. But still. "Ahgg! why do I care right now anyway?" Plagg shouted realizing how stupid it was to "If he doesn't get help soon he won't be alive long enough to complain to me about telling ladybug who he is."

Deciding on a course of action he went right in front of Adrian face "Ok A.G I'll be back with help as soon as possible." Plagg said with more care than ever before. Hoping Adrian heard him took off towards the alley entrance. However even with a plain in mind the question was how "Ah man I should have thought this through more. Even if I find lady bug I'm not fast enough to catch her on my own. And even if I was how do I find her." He wondered but did not get to far as as soon as he left the alley something or more accurately someone got his attention.

Down the street was an all too familiar blue haired girl, and she was coming straight for him. Thinking about this a moment remembered overhearing ayla and marinette? Ya that was her name marinette. Thinking about said blue haired girls love interest in Adrian. "Himm?" plagg hummed to himself a hand on his chin as he thought. Turning around to look at Adrian then turning back towards the girl "I wonder?". This could be the ticket he was looking for as with her connection to Adrian and her love she would almost certainly be willing to jump through rings of fire for him. And from what he remembered of her parents unlike Adrian father they were quite fond of him, And not because he was rich. They would most likely take him in and help him if he needed it and they knew where he was. And while not wealthy by the former agrest family standards they were very well off so he would not have to worry about Adrian being a burden to them. So adrian would be hopefully unable to blame himself for accepting their help. And unlike ladybug who had to save the city every other Thursday (avengers reference let me know in the comments if you know where that reference comes from) she was just a baker's daughter who was most likely going to open up a private fashion joint if he remembered (and he did not remember the conversations the two girls behind Adrian had very well). So that would leave her available to help Adrian without crimping the girls scheduled too much. he hoped.

Having thought of this he came to his dissension he needed to get marinette to Adrian who was in the alley. The only question was how? plagg obviously could not just float up to her and say "hey my friend Adrian is sick would you help him". As that would tac on too many questions as to what he was. And equally obvious was the fact that he could not be seen so doing anything that could exposes him to anyone aside from adrian or lady bug. So that was also out. The only way he could get her attention was... "He He He." he he chuckled with an evil glint in his eye at the thought that came to him. "this will be so much fun!" But then quickly sobered remember that master fu specifically warned him on numerous occasions never to use his jinx or karma ability's on anyone or anything ever. As fu often told him he was worried that if he did his powers could quickly become manageable. That and the fact that fu did not trust plagg to be responsible with his powers.

Groaning at his luck ironically he decided he need to just go for it and figured that fu would forgive him, just this once. Given how it was for a good case he just need to wait till she was a bit closer. Setting himself at the lip of the alley behind a cardboard box out of the rain wanting to avoid being seen. As he watched he had to be careful of his timing as he only had one shot at this if his plain was to work. Steeling himself as he watch marinette get closer and closer each step was short and slow clearly she was not in any hurry which if all went well was about to change. In one hand was a brown paper bag with what looked like grocery's, in the other was a lady bug pattern umbrella which plagg chalked up to being a fangirl. Marinette herself had gotten much taller than she used to be from what plagg could remember last he saw her. Now she and Adrian were about the same height with her being a bit taller from his view. However one could chalk that up to nutrition her out fit stayed for the most part the same however instead of pink her pants were a nice shade of red and had swapped out the open sleeved shirt for more of a long sleeved jacket of the same color and design. Lastly one thing that hadn't changed was her signature pigtails which had gotten a bit longer but not much.

Pushing his observations aside as she got closer as he needed to focused so he could generate karma. Black sparks soon filled his body as he got ready to launch a jolt of karma on the unsuspecting girl. Granted she did not deserve the karma but that did not matter as he could dish out karma and jinx's all day if he wanted. Well given enough time that is. Watching as she walked he noticed she stopped and looked down to her pouch on her right and started talking. While he was not listening to what she said he noted there wasn't anybody else on this side of the street at the moment and she had no phone, "one of the those ear phone things maybe?" plagg did not know nor did he cared right now as he was generating the karma to unleash a jinx. marrentt was literally a step away from the alleyway now and plagg ready to go. taking aim at the ground in front of the alley and just as she was about to step out on the alley entrance...Fired!

The effect was instantaneous almost the second the black lightning spark hit the ground the cement block that formed the sidewalk lifted up a notch or to. Marinette having been distracted talking to...Her bag? Did not notice straight away but vary much did when she suddenly found herself falling after her foot caught on the now raised ground. Plagg mean while watched the scene with an evil grin as it reminded him of when he used to do stuff like this all the time for his previous master in California so diago could slip away to transform. Or just cased the corrupted Spanish military trouble when he was board which his master the fox encourage. However getting back to his basses the girl marinette who had spectacularly face planted was starting to get up punching off the ground and he could see a number of grocery items and can littering the ground immediately in front of her. "Ow...And i thought my luck was finally changing." she said not knowing how right she was as she raised a hand to her head "Ow that hurt. And I hadn't had an accident for over a month to." the girl complained. Plagg meanwhile ignored the complaining as he watch "ok phase one get the girl to stop at the ally, now phase two get her to Adrian." the only problem was he had no idea how to achieve phase two...yet.

Marinette at that moment still muttering about how she had the worst luck to her bag started to pick up her grocery bag and began to refill it with the goods she bought. He began to worry as the moment that she was finished with her task she would get up and leave, but he needed her here. Then plagg noticed some canned food in the alley on its side ready to roll...'Given a push' plagg sneered wickedly another wide grin on his lips. "Come on one more." he whispered to himself as he charged up another jolt waiting for the right moment. Plagg watching as marinette having picked up most of the things and returned them to her bag started getting up getting ready to leave. "No. No. No. No." plagg thought frantically "Notice the can, notice the can!" he screamed internally wanting the blue head to notice the item. And as if by the grace of an angle just as she was about to leave turned her head and low and behold ,"Huh looks like a missed one." She started taking a step towards it leaning down "Better not forget these, ever scene's mama's and papa's trip to the u.s father had a taste for these things." she said aloud not that plagg cared.

watching as marinette approached and was just about to nab the can fired again hitting the can on the side. Put unlike a regular projectile once he jinxed an object it did exactly what he wanted. and almost immediately much to marinette confusion it took off further into the ally. Plagg watch the blue hair who stopped to stare at the can before groaning as she went after the it. If not for the seriousness of the whole thing would have started laughing. Following close behind out of sight he watched as the can conveniently stopped rolling right in front of Adrian face. "Just like I planned" plagg thought grinning madly. Continuing to observe as marinette closed in on Adrian it was obvious that she did not trust the boy at first probably thinking him just a random stranger. Acted accordingly as she neared adrian's unconscious form with an air of caution. As she got close it was clear she could tell something was off "come on that's it." plagg muttered as he watched.

Plagg listened as marinette bless her soul said "sir?...Are you alright." she said clearly worried. At plaggs current distanced guessed that she could tell there was something off just by listening to Adrian. Hearing no answer must have assumed she was being ignored as she setting the umbrella down then went for the can bending over to get it in the processes as to not spill the bag in her hand. Gripping said can in her hands that when she started to look up and that when plagg knew he succeeded from his place of hiding above. As a moment later she said "Adrian?" uttered breathlessly in a state of complete shock at what she was seeing. while plagg meanwhile just stared with a smile looking quite pleased with himself "Score."