Look What You Made Me Do

Jason To Ladybug "I'm With You Even If I See Red"

(A/N: Ladybug explains things to Jason and a new hero is born!)

Perhaps it was a little wrong to not tell Jason what was going to happen. But things would go faster this way. Jason did not seem like one who would readily agree to the transformation. Tikki had explained things a lot more but Ladybug was pretty sure it was because she had needed that time to calm down and do what needed to be done. She doubted Plagg had given Adrien much instructions. While they had waited she had sent both Plagg and Tikki to find out more about Red Hood. What they found confirmed what she had felt once the shock wore off. The idea of Jason Todd being the next Black Cat had been a surprise, but the more she thought about it the more how she felt around him made sense.

At first she had been a little wary, she would never forget how obsessed Adrien had gotten toward the end. But Plagg assured her it was the negative effects of not having the right soul. Yes the Ladybug and Black Cat were connected, the Black Cat was meant to help protect Ladybug while Ladybug kept the Black Cat from becoming too destructive. Jason had been like a protective big brother from the moment they met, even as Red Hood he had looked out for her and Chloe.

Ladybug had watched several people use a miraculous to transform into a superhero and it was always different. Watching Jason transform made her wonder about Adrien's transformation into Chat Noir. Who would Jason be. The transformation didn't take long. Tikki had said each miraculous holder was different and no two looked alike with the same miraculous. Still Ladybug was surprised by just how Jason looked. Chat Noir had been lithe in a fully bodysuit. Jason was so much bigger, his body more defined. He had black leather pants and combat boots, there was a collar and bell as well as a belt like tail just like Chat Noir. His top was sleeveless showing off his strength and on his hands were black clawed gloves that went to his wrist. The mask and ears were exactly the same as Chat Noir.

"What the hell just happened?!"

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Jason watched wide eyed after he said what Ladybug requested of him. Plagg gasped and tried to protest before he was sucked into the ring, it was the best way to describe it. What followed...well if was hard to put into words. His body moved on its own and he felt a new energy course through his body. It was a little like pit madness but it was so much more, it was a lot to handle but he felt like he could handle it. And then he was striking some kind of pose. He jerked back and stood upright trying to get a good look at himself. Was that a tail behind him and... "Why do I have cat ears?!"

"By saying the phrase claws out you triggered the cat miraculous transformation." Ladybug explained.

"What the hell?! You turned me into some magical cat boy?!" he demanded. When had his life turned into an anime?!

"Well that's not exactly right." Ladybug said in an amused tone that he did not appreciate. "This seemed the fastest way to do this. How do you feel?"

"I feel....good." Jason replied. "I mean...I can feel the power of destruction flowing through me, but it's not like when my pit madness flares up."

"Your what?" Ladybug asked, looking confused.

"Nevermind. So....what do I have to do now?" he asked.

"You are my partner, you have enhanced speed, agility, stamina, and strength. Your main power is the Cataclysm which will destroy one item no matter what it's made out of. Normally for myself and the other members of Team Miraculous are young and after we use our main powers we transform back to our civilian self, you as an adult might be different. I know adult holders are different from younger ones."

"We're partners?" Jason asked. "I usually work alone. No offense."

"I understand, I will only call on you when necessary." A sad look came over her face. "The Cat and Ladybug miraculous must always be in circulation together. After Chat Noir retired I would combine the two and become La Dame Chat. I'm sorry to force this on you but to continue to do this would have overwhelmed me and I would have lost my mind."

Jason felt a surge of protectiveness rise up in him. He would not let Ladybug suffer if he could help her in any way. "You need a partner....well you got one." he announced. "Um....if you don't mind me asking what happened to your old partner?"

"His name was Chat Noir." she replied looking sad. "Because he wasn't a true holder he was corrupted, but I didn't know that was something that could happen. He was convinced he was in love with me and playful flirting became more and more aggressive. Thankfully he never crossed a line he couldn't come back from. His memories of being Chat Noir were removed and he is now a normal teenage boy."

Jason felt anger swell up in him at the thought that some creepy little brat had made advances on Ladybug. He went down on one knee. "I will protect you until the day I die Ladybug." he swore.

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Ladybug was taken aback by the show of loyalty, she had not expected it but was touched all the same. "There is no need for that." she assured Jason as she pulled him to his feet. "Now that you have accepted your role you need a name."

Jason was quiet and seemed to be thinking carefully. "Midnight....call me Midnight."

"Alright." she nodded. "Welcome Midnight to Team Miraculous. To transform back you just say claws in or when you run out of steam your ring will give you a warning to give you time to find somewhere private. It's rather late so there's no time to go out to practice but hopefully you won't be needed before I can help you get used to being Midnight. But even if that does happen I have faith in you. But before I go I must advise you against telling anyone your alter ego. You could put innocent people in danger.'

"Uh I think my friends and family can handle themselves." Midnight snorted.

"Humor me please?" Ladybug requested.

"Look I can try but the Bats know how to figure shit out." Midnight sighed. "Pretty sure one look at me and they'll know everything."

"Actually part of the miraculous magic keeps others from putting two and two together. No one who sees Midnight will automatically connect him to Jason Todd."

"I will do my best." Midnight promised.

"One last thing. I found out your secret by accident and I'm sorry. Normally I would have waited on this. But as partners we need to be on equal footing." she explained. She and Chat Noir had never been on that level even though they worked great together.

"What is it?" Midnight asked.

Ladybug took a deep breath. It was the moment of truth. "Tikki.....spots off."

"Marinette?!"

(A/N: Welcome to Team Miraculous Midnight!)