Chapter 23 - Family

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Once the fight had finished the five heroes of Paris had brought Gabriel Agreste and Nathalie Sancoeur to the police office. They explained what happened, Nathalie helping them, admitting everything they had done. The police listened and decided that Gabriel would be sent to jail until the trial and see what they would do with him then. Nathalie, however, was released but if she did anything against the law she would also be facing a trial.


Ladybug had stayed back with Chat Noir, talking to the cops in the office. They let Rena Rouge, Carapace and Queen Bee keep their miraculous until the trial and decide later whether they could keep them for longer or if they should give them back.


Ladybug kept talking to the cops, making them aware of the situation with Adrien. The police asked if they could see him to decide who he would stay with. Chat Noir said he would go get him and then head home himself since daylight was already fading.


After a little while of waiting, Adrien arrived and was led into the police station where Ladybug was standing with a few more cops and Nathalie.


"Chat Noir already explained what happened," Adrien told the cop, his head hanging.


The man nodded, "Well in that case we'll start with the questions."


He asked Adrien several questions about his family, whether he had any other members, where they were and so on.


"I have an Aunt in England," Adrien explained. "But I want to stay here," He looked at Ladybug desperately.


"I understand but if there's no one else here willing to look after you I can't let you stay here on your own," The cop told Adrien carefully.


"I-I'll look after him." Nathalie had walked closer to where the conversation was taking place.


Adrien looked at her, not sure what to say.


"Would that be okay with you, Adrien?" The cop asked him.


Adrien nodded slowly, unsure if he should trust Nathalie.


"Alright then, we've got that organized. Anything else Ladybug?"


"No," Ladybug answered. "Thank you for your help sir."


"Pleasure to work with you, Ladybug," The cop gave her a small smile and walked to the door of the small office, letting them out.


Once they were out on the street Ladybug turned to Adrien and Nathalie.


"Are you okay to go home on your own?" The question was aimed more at Adrien than both of them.


Adrien nodded slowly, looking at Nathalie.


Nathalie looked at Ladybug, "I'm sorry. I just thought if I did this everything could go back to normal," She sighed. "I'll take care of Adrien, don't worry."

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