eternity to save you

chapter 1

A/n: Heyy this is my first non crack fanfic where I am actually trying so yay excitingggg
Anyways if you see any mistakes or have any ideas for future chapters let me know in the comments :)

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Ladybug’s screams echoed through Adrien’s mind as he ran. Running was all he could do at this point. Ladybug, his superhero partner (not that she knew yet) had just been hit for the 15,892nd time. He had spent 38 days, 12 hours, and 38 minutes trying to save her using the power of second chance, but every time had failed to do so.

The teenage hero dove into a secluded ally and collapsed. The last moments of this attempt to defeat the akuma replayed in his mind. How Ladybug had looked at him with pure admiration and trust, completely oblivious to his 15,891 failures. He remembered how she squeezed his hand in reassurance before they left the sewers. How she had locked eyes with him at the worst possible time.

The worst part was how she had screamed his name, his real name as she disappeared. As he failed. He failed again. “How dare I fail her after she trusted him with a miraculous?” he thought angrily. His lady had trusted him and he let her die.

Again.

And again.

And again.

Tears were flowing freely down the snake hero’s face. This time, even Plagg wasn’t coming to comfort him. Adrien was alone, but by now he was used to it. He looked down at the timer with just enough time to mutter the seemingly cursed phrase, “Second chance.”

Suddenly, he was standing in the sewer in front of Ladybug again. Before his brain had time to catch up, he had collapsed against the wall, sobbing. Ladybug looked at him in surprise at his sudden shift in mood before bending down to his level.

“Adrien? Are you… ok?” Ladybug questioned the blonde. As she spoke, she reached out and put her hand on her forearm. Adrien looked up at her in shock, having expected her to be disappointed in his failure. Instead, she was looking at him with one of the softest expressions he had ever seen grace her features, complete with a hint of blush on her cheeks. He slowly straightened his posture as he wiped the tears off of his face.

“I think… I just need to rest this time so..." he paused, "I can have a few minutes to recover from all that has happened.” he replied.

Ladybug hesitated for a brief moment before sitting down facing him, “Do you wanna talk?” she asked him gently. Adrien smiled at her, of course she wouldn’t be disappointed in him. That’s wasn't who she was. Ladybug always did her best to forgive people, always remind akumatized victims that it wasn't their fault, but Hawk Moth's. Of course she would treat who she thought was a simple, scared civilian with nothing but patience and kindness. That was part of why he fell for her in the first place.

“I think that would help a lot actually,” Adrien whispered, “and while we are at it I want to tell you a few things that I couldn’t normally say without the power of going back.” he said with a sad smile. He knew he shouldn’t reveal his identity as Chat Noir to her, but since she wouldn’t remember…

Ladybug, although somewhat confused as to what he would have to say to her, smiled brightly at him. “Ok then, shoot.” she replied playfully.

“Well this first thing is either going to make you really happy, really disappointed, or really shocked,” Adrien stated in the least intimidating way possible. Ladybug tilted her head slightly in confusion before prodding at him to continue.

Adrien took a deep breath then said the words he had been dying to say since the fateful autumn day he first met Ladybug, “I’m Chat Noir”

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a/n: well I hope you all enjoyed this :)
Hopefully I will finish writing the next chapter soon and I may eventually continue it past what I have planned.
Again any constructive criticism or advice is very much appreciated and I hope you all have a lovely day :))