The MIRACULOUS Next Generation

Chapter # 63 The forgiving Fox.

Volpina listens to his tale keeping herself silent.

He tells her everything, from being Chat Noir to his betrayal and guilt of taking part in such horrible actions.

He is amazed at how patiently she is listening without once interrupting.

When he has done, he looks at the heroine sitting at his side.

She inquires with a frown, "you said you loved her and then betrayed? Is it your definition of love?"

He bites his lip, "at that time; I thought my pride was more significant than the love I have for her,"

"What about now?"

"I..."

"Hmm, when you couldn't correct your mistakes; you decided it was easier to end it all,"

His shoulders slumped in embarrassment, "I didn't--- don't want to end anything. It was a momentary lapse in judgment."

"Even I consider everything you've been through; how are you sure she will forgive you?" Her sentence leaves a bitter taste in his mouth.

"I never asked for forgiveness," he realized what he have said and corrected himself, "it's not like I don't want it. God forbid I desire it more than anything; I know it's not the right time,"

"Even more than the love itself?" She is looking at him with raised brows.

"Yes, it's all that matters now," he looks down at his hands in shame, "I've already lost my chance at love; I want to save her more than anything."

"Well then," Volpina strolls towards the glass window, "Flint Joseph, I would like you to wield this miraculous," she holds out the small wooden box for him.

Flint is frozen in shock, his jaw hanging open. He searches her face for any deception but finds nothing; he says, "I won't disappoint this time," his voice laced with determination.

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Jaden looks at the redhead standing across from him, "what do you want to talk about that couldn't be delayed till tomorrow?"

He inhales sharply and, but his words are a thorn in his throat.

"Is it... Our relationship?" There was a skeptical expression on her face.

"Do you not want to be with me anymore?"

"No, it's not that---" "look, Jaden, I understand,"

"No, you don't, Carolina." His mind was in chaos; first, his best friend turned evil, now he has to force his lover into a battle that they have no hope of winning.

He hands her the little wooden box, "I wanted to give you this,"

"Is it an engagement ring?" His cheeks turned crimson at the question.

"No, it's not what you are thinking!"

"Relax, Jaden, I was joking," she gently opens the lead of the box.

Bright light blinds her vision, "what is this, Jaden?"

"Hi, my name is Pollen; I am a Kwami," a yellow creature with black stripes that oddly resembles a honey bee says.

"Ahhh! Jaden, it talks!"

"I know," he smiled.

"Why are you not doing anything!?"

"Because, my dear Carolina, you are going to be a hero!"

"Are you crazy!" She screeched, "I am not a hero, Jaden; is this a prank?"

He gently grabs her hands, "maybe not the best one, Carol, but you are going to be a hero,"

She slaps him on the shoulder, "are you mocking me?"

"Maybe," he offered a hearty laugh.

"Dumbass,"

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"I called Carapace," Volpina breaks the silence, "they are supposed to be here at any moment."

"What's the plan?" "We still have to figure out?"

"so, no plan, understandable.

"Hey, don't give me that look, Emma was the one who always came up with a plan---"

"that is the problem; you are trying to think from her perspective. It's impossible to do so. you are Sara, not Emma."

"I am not sure if I can do that," she bowed her head, ashamed of herself.

Flint grabs her shoulders shaking her slightly, "it doesn't matter if you can or can't because we are in a middle of a raging battle,"

She raised her eyebrows at the determination evident on his face, "do you have any plan?"

"What makes you think I do?" He shook his head.

"Well, you've always been the second in command after Ladybug..." she hesitates for a fraction, "and you know Your mother more than us,"

He gave her a bitter smile, "I've never had a mother; it just took me sixteen years to realize." there was silence, "but I do know her more than anyone and how cruel and unforgiving she can be. I do have a plan, not sure if it will work,"

"tell me,"

"There is no way it's gonna work!" Carapace exclaimed.

"Carapace, please hear us out first."

"You're not just endangering our lives; Emma's too. from where did you pick this guy anyway, Volpina?"

"Carapace, I am Flint Joseph."

"are you kidding me?" he de-transformed.

"Flint..." the girl in black and yellow murmured.

"Volpina---"

"and I am Sara Lahiffe," Flint looked surprised at the girl who gave him a chance.

"I am Carolina Kurtzberg," Jaden sighed, "and this is Jaden Lahiffe; I am sure you know him," Carol playfully pinched his cheek.

Jaden murmurs annoyed, "stop it,"

"No more hidden identities now," Sara claps her hands.

"Let's prepare," Flint glanced at his teammates, "not much time is left,"